Difference between Perseveration and Persistence

Perseveration

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus, usually caused by brain injury or other organic disorder. The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus. The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.

Persistence

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The property of being persistent.Of data, continuing to exist after the execution of the program.Referring to the previous day's weather (particularly temperature and precipitation statistics).

Example sentence: Paralyze resistance with persistence.