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.