persistent

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    never-ceasing
    continually recurring to the mind
    retained; not shed

Word Origin

persistent (adj.)
1723, from persistence or from Latin persistentem (nominative persistens), present participle of persistere (see persist). Related: Persistently.

Example

1. A persistent shortfall in demand will weigh on supply .
2. Lovelock recognized that persistent almost-fell is a hallmark of life .
3. Confidence increases with persistent experiment .
4. This shift takes persistent practice .
5. Persistent applicants can seek the help of lawyers .

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