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perseverate

Pronunciation: /pəːˈsɛvəɹeɪt/

The English word “perseverate” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To persist in doing something; to continue to repeat an action after the original stimulus has ended.
  2. To cause the perseveration of (a given reflex or response).

Etymology

Back-formation from perseveration. Doublet of persevere.

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