perseverative

adjective

per·​sev·​er·​a·​tive pər-ˈsev-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce perseverative (audio)
: characterized by perseveration

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“Perseverative.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perseverative. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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