perseveration
An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or…An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder.
Meaning
4 senses(countable, uncountable)An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder.
(countable, uncountable)The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.
(countable, uncountable)The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
(countable, derogatory, uncountable)An argument by repetition; a mantra.
Forms
plural: perseverations| Singular | perseveration |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior:perseverancepersistence
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable