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How do you spell Persistence?

Correct spelling

persistence

Remember: perSISTence keeps the SIST from 'resist' - it SISTs through challenges.

Why is persistence spelled this way?

From Latin persistere, to continue steadfastly. PER (through) + SISTERE (to stand). Persistence stands through difficulty — the refusal to sit down when standing is hard.

Common misspellings of persistence

persistancepersistensepresistence

Example

Her persistence in learning the violin finally paid off when she mastered the difficult piece.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell persistence?+
The correct spelling is "persistence". Remember: perSISTence keeps the SIST from 'resist' - it SISTs through challenges.
Is it persistance or persistence?+
The correct spelling is "persistence", not "persistance".

Other commonly misspelled words

implacable implement implication implicit

More spelling guides

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