persistence vs continuous

persistence is a noun but continuous is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
persistence	Yes	No	No	No
continuous	No	Yes	No	No

persistence (noun)	continuous (noun)
the act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior
persistent determination
the property of a continuous and connected period of time

persistence (adjective)	continuous (adjective)
	continuing in time or space without interruption
	of a function or curve; extending without break or irregularity