insistence
Translation
insistence, persistence, demand
Examples
At her insistence, we left early.
At her insistence, we left early.
His insistence on punctuality is annoying.
His insistence on punctuality is annoying.
Grammar Patterns
at ((sb.'s)) ~ because someone has demanded it At her insistence, we left early.
((on sth.)) the act of stating something firmly His insistence on punctuality is annoying.
Similar Words
Synonyms: persistence, determination, demand; Antonyms: compliance, acquiescence
Etymology
From the verb 'insist' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ence', indicating a state or quality.
Memory Tips
The '-ence' suffix often turns a verb into a noun describing a state (e.g., differ -> difference). This is the state of insisting.