Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sis-tuh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɪs tən si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-sis-tuh n-see]
- /ɪnˈsɪs tən si/
Definitions of insistency word
- abbreviation INSISTENCY insistence. 1
- noun insistency The quality of being insistent. 0
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Origin of insistency
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; insist + -ency
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Parts of speech for Insistency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
insistency popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
insistency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insistency
noun insistency
- perseverance — steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.
- persistency — the act or fact of persisting.
- pressing — urgent; demanding immediate attention: a pressing need.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- persistence — the act or fact of persisting.
Antonyms for insistency
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