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perseveration.

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.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

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noun/pəˌsɛvəˈɹeɪʃən/Received-Pronunciation/pɚˌsɛvəˈɹeɪʃən/US
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The tendency to continue or repeat an act or activity after the cessation of the original stimulus.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The act or an instance of persevering; perseverance.

    countable · uncountable
  4. An argument by repetition; a mantra.

    countable · derogatory · uncountable
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