insistence — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state of being insistent.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

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   He made gourd-rattles (known in ever so many parts of the world) in which he rattled dried seeds or small pebbles with a most beguiling and rain-like insistence[.]

   The extreme depth of these channels, and the insistence of the Board of Trade on a headway of 150 ft. for the unrestricted passage of large ships, necessitated a high bridge with two main spans, and a central pier on Inchgarvie.

2. An urgent demand.

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   • Uncountable

3. The forcing of an attack through the parry, using strength.

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Noun

1. continual and persistent demands

   Synonyms

   insisting

   Broader terms

   demand

2. the state of demanding notice or attention

   Synonyms

   imperativenessinsistencypresspressure

   Broader terms

   urgency

   Examples

   the insistence of their hunger

   the press of business matters

3. the act of insisting on something

   Synonyms

   insistency

   Broader terms

   advocacyprotagonism

   Examples

   insistence on grammatical correctness is a conservative position