While it might seem counterintuitive, the original meaning of "instance" was "to stand firm" or "to persist." Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a specific example or occurrence, but the connection to persistence remains.
While it might seem counterintuitive, the original meaning of "instance" was "to stand firm" or "to persist." Over time, the meaning shifted to refer to a specific example or occurrence, but the connection to persistence remains.