Definitions for persistent

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persistent per·sist·ent

Spelling: [per-sis-tuh nt, -zis-]

IPA: /pərˈsɪs tənt, -ˈzɪs-/

Persistent is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 585 anagrams from letters in persistent (eeinprsstt).

Definitions for persistent

adjective

1. persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering:
2. lasting or enduring tenaciously:
3. constantly repeated; continued:
4. Biology. continuing or permanent. having continuity of phylogenetic characteristics.
5. Botany. remaining attached beyond the usual time, as flowers, flower parts, or leaves.

Origin of persistent

1820-30; Latin persistent- (stem of persistēns), present participle of persistere to persist; see -ent

Examples for persistent

persistent rumors that Darren Wilson will not be indicted for putting six bullet holes in teenager Michael Brown.

The North Korean hackers have proven to be a persistent adversary, if not the most skilled one.

He counted very much on me, but he was authoritative and persistent.

What other reason could there be for his persistent avoidance of her?

But if you are persistent about avoiding reprints then we'll have to do without them.

Was our darling right or wrong in that persistent auf wiedersehen of his?

However, throughout their relationship, there were persistent rumors that Brown was also still seeing Rihanna.

One of the most persistent myths in American politics is the media-fueled concept of the lame duck.

One possible answer was that the animal integrated fragments of the virus into its genes as a result of persistent infection.

Inside the house she heard the persistent, energetic sound of hammering.