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insistence

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɪs.təns/

The English word “insistence” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being insistent.
  2. An urgent demand.
  3. The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Etymology

From Middle English insistence, derived from Old French insister (“to insist”). Compare Middle French insistance. Morphologically insist + -ence.

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