Persistence and Prolonging

Persistence

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

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

Prolonging

Prolonging noun - The act of making longer.

Persistence and prolonging are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Persistence" instead a noun "Prolonging".

Nearby Words: prolong, prolonged, prolongation
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Prolonging and Persistence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/persistence/prolonging
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