persistence vs steadfastness

persistence

noun
  • The property of being persistent. 

  • Continuation of the previous day's weather (particularly temperature and precipitation statistics). 

  • The number of times an operation can be iteratively applied to a number before it reaches a permanently constant state. 

  • Of data, the property of continuing to exist after the termination of the program. 

steadfastness

noun
  • Steadfast resolution. 

  • Loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty. 

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