INSISTENCY Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word insistency. (close relations)
Definition of INSISTENCY
insistently
Best Alternative Words for INSISTENCY
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determination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation • the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose • a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration • deciding or controlling something's outcome or nature • the act of making up your mind about something | ||||||||
doggedness | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent determination | ||||||||
firmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the muscle tone of healthy tissue • the trait of being resolute • the property of being unyielding to the touch • the quality of being steady or securely and immovably fixed in place | ||||||||
perseverance | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent determination • the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | ||||||||
persistence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the property of a continuous and connected period of time • persistent determination • the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior | ||||||||
resolution | nounn | |||||||
noun • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote • the ability of a microscope or telescope to measure the angular separation of images that are close together • the trait of being resolute • finding a solution to a problem • something settled or resolved; the outcome of decision making • analysis into clear-cut components • (computer science) the number of pixels per square inch on a computer-generated display; the greater the resolution, the better the picture • the subsidence of swelling or other signs of inflammation (especially in a lung) • (music) a dissonant chord is followed by a consonant chord • a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem • a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner | ||||||||
resolve | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the trait of being resolute • a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote verb • bring to an end; settle conclusively • reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation • reach a decision • understand the meaning of • make clearly visible • find the solution • cause to go into a solution | ||||||||
steadfastness | nounn | |||||||
noun • loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty • steadfast resolution | ||||||||
tenacity | nounn | |||||||
noun • persistent determination | ||||||||
insistence | nounn | |||||||
noun • continual and persistent demands • the state of demanding notice or attention • the act of insisting on something | ||||||||
imperativeness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the quality of being insistent | ||||||||
press | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the state of demanding notice or attention • the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines • a machine used for printing • a dense crowd of people • a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes • clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use • any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure verb • exert pressure or force to or upon • force or impel in an indicated direction • to be oppressive or burdensome • place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure • squeeze or press together • crowd closely • create by pressing • be urgent • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • press from a plastic • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby • press and smooth with a heated iron • lift weights • ask for or request earnestly | ||||||||
pressure | nounn | |||||||
noun • the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit) • a force that compels • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • the state of demanding notice or attention • the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin • an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress • the pressure exerted by the atmosphere verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means • exert pressure on someone through threats |