INSISTENCE

insistence, insistency

(noun) the act of insisting on something; “insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position”

insistence, insisting

(noun) continual and persistent demands

imperativeness, insistence, insistency, press, pressure

(noun) the state of demanding notice or attention; “the insistence of their hunger”; “the press of business matters”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

insistence (countable and uncountable, plural insistences)

The state of being insistent.

An urgent demand.

(fencing) The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

Synonyms

• See also obstinacy

Source: Wiktionary

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In*sist"ence, n.

Definition: The quality of insisting, or being urgent or pressing; the act of dwelling upon as of special importance; persistence; urgency.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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