Persistence and Prolongation

Persistence

Persistence noun - Uninterrupted or lasting existence.
Usage example: the persistence of the fever for a week caused me great worry

Prolongation and persistence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prolongation" instead a noun "Persistence".

Prolongation

Prolongation noun - The act of making longer.

Persistence and prolongation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistence" instead a noun "Prolongation".

Nearby Words: prolong, prolonged, prolonging
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