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persistent

UK
/pəˈsɪstənt/
US
/pərˈsɪstənt/

Translations

persistentadjective
more persistent
Comp.
most persistent
Super.
UK
/pəˈsɪstənt/
US
/pərˈsɪstənt/
persistantQui dure longtemps, qui se maintient dans le temps.
The persistent rain made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor festival.
La pluie persistante a rendu difficile le plaisir du festival en plein air.
persévérantQui agit avec ténacité, malgré les difficultés ou les oppositions.
Her persistent efforts eventually led to a breakthrough in the research.
Ses efforts persévérants ont fini par conduire à une avancée dans la recherche.
Additional translations
persistantEn botanique et en biologie, qui demeure présent plus longtemps que d’ordinaire.
Synonyms
tenacious
determined
unwavering
relentless
insistent
dogged
stubborn
enduring
constant
unfaltering
Antonyms
temporary
transient
occasional
intermittent

Definitions

persistentadjective
Continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
The persistent rain made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor festival.
Continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Her persistent efforts eventually led to a breakthrough in the research.
Remaining attached or continuing to exist beyond the usual time, especially in botany or biology.
The plant's persistent calyx remains even after the fruit has matured.
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