Definition of perseverate in English English dictionary
describing the behavior, generally displayed by those with various developmental disabilities, of extraordinary, exclusive and lasting obsession to a detail or occurrence others consider minor
The inappropriate persistence of a response in a current task which may have been appropriate for a former task Perseverations may be verbal or motoric
A feature of autism Uncontrollable repetition of a particular response, such as a word, phrase, or gesture, despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus
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
(of speech and movement) - mental operations carry on past the point that they serve a function e g what day is it? Monday, what time is it? Monday Seen in organic disorders