perseveration

Meanings

Plural: perseverations

Noun

• the tendency for a memory or idea to persist or recur without any apparent stimulus for it
• the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
  • "his perseveration continued to the point where it was no longer appropriate"
• An uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by a brain injury or other organic disorder.
• The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.
• The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.
• An argument by repetition; a mantra.

Synonyms

perseverance, persistence

Related Words

perseverance, perseverate