Perseveration

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈsɛveɪˈɹæʃən/

Perseveration (noun)

  1. The act of repeating the same action or thought, often without purpose.

Examples

  • The child showed perseveration by repeating the same question multiple times.
  • Perseveration means repeating the same behavior over and over.

Common collocations: exhibit perseveration, explain perseveration, recognize perseveration

Synonyms of Perseveration

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Perseveration

  • — the act of giving up on something.
  • — to stop doing something before completion.