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persistent
[ per-sis-tuhnt, -zis- ]
adjective
- persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering:
a most annoyingly persistent young man.
Synonyms: , ,
- lasting or enduring tenaciously:
the persistent aroma of verbena; a persistent cough.
- constantly repeated; continued:
persistent noise.
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- Biology.
- continuing or permanent.
- having continuity of phylogenetic characteristics.
- Botany. remaining attached beyond the usual time, as flowers, flower parts, or leaves.
persistent
/ əˈɪəԳ /
adjective
- showing persistence
- incessantly repeated; unrelenting
your persistent questioning
- (of plant parts) remaining attached to the plant after the normal time of withering
a fruit surrounded by a persistent perianth
- zoology
- (of parts normally present only in young stages) present in the adult
persistent gills in axolotls
- continuing to grow or develop after the normal period of growth
persistent teeth
- (of a chemical, esp when used as an insecticide) slow to break down; not easily degradable
Derived Forms
- ˈٱԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ·IJԳ· adverb
- ԴDzp·IJԳ adjective
- non·IJԳ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of persistent1
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Example Sentences
It has been suggested the noise of ferries operating between Lewis and the mainland could be carried on a persistent easterly wind.
Community colleges play a critical role in addressing California’s persistent demand for healthcare workers, preparing students to become the state’s next generation of nurses, medical assistants and physical therapy aides.
It is a key custodian for Tether, a crypto platform with the most widely used stablecoin in the world that has faced persistent scrutiny over its reserve transparency and alleged use in illicit finance.
However, Reeves said: "I do understand the concerns the US has about countries around the world that run large and persistent trade surpluses with the US."
The NHS said a GP would usually do a CA125 test for those experiencing frequent and persistent symptoms of the cancer, but other tests would be needed for a diagnosis.
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