persistent
persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man.
lasting or enduring tenaciously: the persistent aroma of verbena; a persistent cough.
constantly repeated; continued: persistent noise.
Biology.
continuing or permanent.
having continuity of phylogenetic characteristics.
Botany. remaining attached beyond the usual time, as flowers, flower parts, or leaves.
Origin of persistent
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Other words for persistent
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Other words from persistent
- per·sist·ent·ly, adverb
- non·per·sist·ent, adjective
- non·per·sist·ent·ly, adverb
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How to use persistent in a sentence
The North Korean hackers have proven to be a persistent adversary, if not the most skilled one.
Obama Could Hit China to Punish North Korea | Shane Harris, Tim Mak | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne of the most persistent myths in American politics is the media-fueled concept of the lame duck.
The Liberation of the Lame Duck: Obama Goes Full Bulworth | John Avlon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, throughout their relationship, there were persistent rumors that Brown was also still seeing Rihanna.
The Chris Brown vs. Drake Feud Continues: Brown Claims Ex GF Karrueche Tran Cheated with Drizzy | Marlow Stern | December 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTpersistent rumors that Darren Wilson will not be indicted for putting six bullet holes in teenager Michael Brown.
‘Dear White People’: How An Ex-Publicist’s Twitter Became One of the Year’s Most Important Films | Marlow Stern | October 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne possible answer was that the animal integrated fragments of the virus into its genes as a result of persistent infection.
Ebola's Roots Are 50 Times Older Than Mankind. And That Could Be the Key to Stopping It. | Michael Daly | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
As a rule, however, persistent glycosuria is diagnostic of diabetes mellitus, of which disease it is the essential symptom.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell Toddpersistent glycosuria has been noted in brain injuries involving the floor of the fourth ventricle.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddThe courage and persistent hard work of the settlers and the leadership of Captain John Smith were invaluable.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia | Dorothy M. TorpeyShe ran lightly down the stairs, pausing at the foot, as if ashamed of her persistent curiosity.
Elster's Folly | Mrs. Henry WoodBy persistent personal effort and the use of some political influence, he secured an appointment as Indian agent.
Mystery Ranch | Arthur Chapman
British Dictionary definitions for persistent
/ (pəˈsɪstənt) /
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 of persistent
- persistently, adverb
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