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- DictionaryIn·sist·ence/inˈsistns/
noun
- 1. the fact or quality of insisting that something is the case or should be done: "his insistence on unilateral nuclear disarmament"
Insistence definition: the act or fact of insisting. . See examples of INSISTENCE used in a sentence.
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something. noun. the state of demanding notice or attention. “the insistence of their hunger”. synonyms: imperativeness, insistency, press, pressure. see more.
3 days ago · uncountable noun [NOUN that] Someone's insistence on something is the fact that they insist that it should be done or insist that it is the case. ...Raeder's insistence that naval uniform be worn. He admired your insistence on understanding things and making your point.
Definition of insistence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Insistence - definition of insistence by The Free Dictionary. insistence. Also found in: Thesaurus, Idioms, Wikipedia . in·sist. (ĭn-sĭst′) v. in·sist·ed, in·sist·ing, in·sists. v.intr. To be resolute or firm in a demand or course: I insist on paying my share of the expenses. v.tr.
insistence noun [U] (SAYING SOMETHING IS TRUE) the act of saying firmly that something is true, especially when other people do not believe you: [ + that ] Jane was in trouble despite her insistence that she had done nothing wrong. (Definition of insistence from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
an act of demanding or saying something firmly and refusing to accept any opposition or excuses their insistence on strict standards of behavior At her insistence, the matter was dropped. No one was convinced by his insistence that he was not to blame. Take your English to the next level.
