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persistent

/pər'sɪstənt/

Synonyms of persistent Antonyms of persistent Examples of persistent Usage of persistent Parts of persistent Definition that contains persistent Words sounding like persistent Explanation of persistent

adjective
continually recurring to the mind
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haunting unforgettable
adjective
never-ceasing
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relentless unrelenting continual
adjective
stubbornly unyielding
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dogged dour pertinacious tenacious unyielding obstinate stubborn unregenerate
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retained; not shed
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"persistent leaves remain attached past maturity" "the persistent gills of fishes"

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lasting

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caducous

Definition that contains persistent

stock persistent thickened stem of a herbaceous perennial plant
hull persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
perseverance persistent determination
persistence persistent determination
dun persistently ask for overdue payment
brooding persistent morbid meditation on a problem
tenacity persistent determination
carping persistent petty and unjustified criticism
persistency persistent determination
tenaciousness persistent determination