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- Dictionarypersistent/pəˈsɪst(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition: "he has been a persistent critic of the project" Similar Opposite
- 2. continuing to exist or occur over a prolonged period: "persistent rain will affect many areas" Similar Opposite
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PERSISTENT definition: 1. lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of: 2. Someone who is persistent continues…. Learn more.
The meaning of PERSISTENT is existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously. How to use persistent in a sentence.
Persistent definition: persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering. See examples of PERSISTENT used in a sentence.
If something is persistent, it just won't stop. If you're persistent in your suggestions for a trip to Mexico, maybe your parents will eventually give in and take you there.
continuing for a long period of time, or repeated frequently, especially in a way that is annoying and cannot be stopped synonym unrelenting. Persistent heavy rain held up work on the bridge for more than a week. The most common symptom is a persistent cough. I can’t take much more of this persistent criticism.
Something that is persistent continues to exist or happen for a long time; used especially about bad or undesirable states or situations. Her position as national leader has been weakened by persistent fears of another coup attempt. His cough grew more persistent until it never stopped.
Something unpleasant that is persistent continues for a long time or is difficult to get rid of: a persistent cough.
Definition of persistent adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. Refusing to give up or let go; persevering obstinately. 2. Insistently repetitive or continuous: a persistent honking of car horns. 3. Existing or remaining in the same state for an indefinitely long time; enduring: persistent rumors; a persistent infection. 4.
The meaning of PERSIST is to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning. How to use persist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Persist.
