Definition of Persistent
Persistent
per·sis·tent
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Continuing to exist or continue over a long period of time.
e.g. The detective was persistent in solving the complex crime case.
(adjective)
continuing to exist without the interference of outside events;
e.g. His persistent headache refused to let up despite taking medicine.
(adjective)
continuous course of action, without change;
e.g. Her persistent nagging eventually got her an interview with the director.
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