perseveration

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Synonyms: perseverator, perseverative, perseverating, perseverations

Antonyms: perseverator, perseverative, perseverating, perseverations

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|psychology}} 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]].
2. {{lb|en|psychology}} The [[tendency]] to [[continue]] or [[repeat]] an [[act]] or [[activity]] after the [[cessation]] of the [[original]] [[stimulus]].
3. The act or an instance of persevering; [[perseverance]].
4. {{lb|en|derogatory}} An [[argument]] by [[repetition]]; a [[mantra]].

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