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    per·sist·ent
    [pərˈsistənt]
    adjective
    persistent (adjective)
    1. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition:
      "he has been a persistent critic of the project"
    2. continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period:
      "persistent rain will affect many areas" · "persistent reports of human rights abuses by the military"
      • (of a chemical or radioactivity) remaining within the environment for a long time after its introduction:
        "PCBs are persistent environmental contaminants"
    3. botany
      zoology
      (of a part of an animal or plant, such as a horn, leaf, etc.) remaining attached instead of falling off in the normal manner.
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    adjective
    1. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition:
      tenacious
      persevering
      determined
      resolute
      purposeful
      dogged
      single-minded
      tireless
      indefatigable
      pertinacious
      patient
      diligent
      assiduous
      sedulous
      unflagging
      untiring
      unwavering
      insistent
      importunate
      relentless
      unrelenting
      stubborn
      intransigent
      obstinate
      obdurate
      Opposite:
      irresolute
    2. continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period:
      continuing
      constant
      continual
      continuous
      nonstop
      lasting
      never-ending
      steady
      uninterrupted
      unbroken
      interminable
      incessant
      unceasing
      endless
      unending
      perpetual
      unremitting
      unrelenting
      relentless
      unrelieved
      sustained
      chronic
      permanent
      lingering
      nagging
      frequent
      repeated
      habitual
      Opposite:
      intermittent
      occasional
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      What is a persistent person?
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      Get a quick, free translation! PERSISTENT definition: 1. lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of: 2. Someone who is persistent continues…. Learn more.

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      The meaning of PERSIST is to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning. How to use persist in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Persist.

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      What is the difference between persistent and non-transient?
      non-transient. Persistent generally refers to something that continues firmly or obstinately in a course of action, belief, or purpose, despite difficulty or opposition. It can also refer to something that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period. inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose

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      Who is considered a persistent criminal?
      Only persons arrested at both age periods were defined as persistent criminals. Similarly, programs for child delinquents undertaken by welfare agencies often are directed at children whose disruptive behavior is already persistent.

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