Meaning of insistence in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

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  1. Noun

    insistence

    Definitions

    1. continual and persistent demands

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  2. 2. the state of urgently demanding notice or attention

    Examples

    • « the press of business matters »

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  3. 3. urgently demanding attention

    Examples

    • « the insistence of their hunger »
    • « he pressed his demand with considerable instancy »

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