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Definition of persistent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
determinationcontinuing firmly despite difficulties
- She was persistent in her efforts to succeed.
2.
enduringcontinuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
- The persistent rain made the camping trip challenging..
3.
repetitionrepeated frequently and annoyingly
- His persistent questioning annoyed everyone.
4.
technologyTECH. not temporary, remains after program endsTECH.
- The persistent data was saved to the database.
5.
chemistryTECH. slow to break down chemicallyTECH.
- The persistent pesticide remained in the soil for years.
6.
plantremaining attached beyond usual time
- The persistent leaves stayed on the tree all winter.
Expressions with persistent
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continuing firmly despite difficulties
She was persistent as a weed in pursuing her goals.
consistent hard work leads to success
She believes that persistent effort pays off in the long run.
ongoing and deliberate infliction of pain or suffering
The persistent cruelty of the bully left lasting scars on the victim.
continuously bothering or pestering someone
Her little brother was persistent as a mosquito, always asking questions.
organic chemical that remains for years, builds up in bodies, resists decay
A persistent organic pollutant can accumulate in fish for years.
medical condition where person is awake but not aware
The patient is in a persistent vegetative state.
group conducting prolonged cyberattacks
An advanced persistent threat was identified as the source of the breach.
chronic form of depression lasting for at least two years
She was diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder after feeling down for several years.
computer memory that keeps stored data even when power is off
The server uses persistent memory to speed up database access after restarts.
congenital heart defect with undivided truncus arteriosus
The infant was diagnosed with persistent truncus arteriosus.
Origin of persistent
Latin, per (through) + sistere (stand)
Terms with persistent included in their meaning
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superstition
having persistent misfortune or bad events
physical sensation
experiencing a persistent noise in the ears
pain
causing persistent mild pain or discomfort
behavior
persistent complaining or reminding that annoys others
health
experience a persistent buzzing sound in the ears
medical
persistent cough caused by regular smoking
vision
persistent gaze with fixed eyes
behavior
provoke someone by persistent annoyance
persistent annoyance
provoking someone with persistent annoyances
person
stubborn or persistent in nature
harassment
persistent actions to make life unpleasant for someone
persistent
happening repeatedly over time
resoluteness
quality of being resolute and persistent
behavior
habitual or persistent in behavior
mind
persistent idea or thought that dominates the mind
pushy behavior
persistent or insistent in manner
negative emotion
persistent angry feeling from being wronged by someone
persistent task
persistently involved in a task
public protest
loud and persistent outcry from many people
general issue
persistent issue occurring repeatedly over time
effort
careful and persistent effort in work or tasks
careful effort
with careful, persistent effort and close attention to detail
medical
group of disorders related to persistent eating behavior issues
persistent search
search persistently for something hidden or hard to find
Examples of persistent in a sentence
Persistent volunteers kept searching through the night. Her persistent cough worried the doctors. The persistent rumors eventually turned out to be true. A persistent buzzing came from the alarm. Her persistent reminders irritated the team. The persistent connection ensured data integrity.
Persistent cookies remain after closing the browser. The persistent chemicals polluted the river. Persistent compounds can harm the environment. The persistent petals clung to the stem. Persistent fruits remained on the branches through winter.
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- French:persévérant, persistant, ...
- German:beharrlich, anhaltend, ...
- Italian:perseverante, duraturo, ...
- Spanish:perseverante, duradero, ...
- Portuguese:persistente, contínuo, ...
- Chinese:坚韧的, 持续的, ...
- Japanese:粘り強い, 持続的な, ...
- Arabic:مُثابِر, مُسْتَمِر, ...
- Hebrew:עַקְשָׁן, מִתְמַשֵּׁךְ, ...
- Russian:настойчивый, постоянный, ...
- Ukrainian:наполегливий, тривалий, ...
- Hindi:दृढ़निश्चयी, लगातार, ...
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