Perseveration Definition
pər-sĕvə-rāshən
noun
The persistent and pathological repetition of a verbal or motor response, often seen in organic brain disease and schizophrenia.
Webster's New World
The tendency of an idea, impression, experience, etc. to persist or recur, or of an individual to continue a particular mental activity without the ability to shift easily to another at a change in stimulus.
Webster's New World
The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.
American Heritage Medicine
Argument by repetition; a mantra.
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Other Word Forms of Perseveration
Noun
Singular:
perseveration
Plural:
perseverations
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