persistent
/pɚˈsɪstənt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars
Meaning
adj
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
adj
adj
adj
Lasting past maturity without falling off.
adj
Of data or a data structure: not transient or temporary, but remaining in existence after the termination of the program that creates it.
adj
Describing a fractal process that has a positive Brown function
adj
non-transient.
Example Sentences
- "She has had a persistent cough for weeks."
- "The most persistent tormentor was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored a hat-trick in last month’s corresponding fixture in Iceland. His ability to run at defences is instantly striking, but it is his clever use of possession that has persuaded some shrewd judges that he is an even better prospect than Theo Walcott."
- "There was a persistent knocking on the door."
- "There have been persistent rumours for years."
- "Although many individuals seek meaningful social connection, they face persistent barriers to sustaining relationships, including communication difficulties, social rejection, loneliness, and limited social opportunities (Elmose, 2019; Mendelson et al., 2016; Sosnowy et al., 2019). The gap between social motivation and real-life opportunities for social interaction may contribute to persistent social isolation in this population."
- "Pine cones have persistent scales."
Etymology
From Latin persistentem, present participle of persistō (“continue steadfastly”). By surface analysis, persist + -ent.
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: *steh₂-, persistēns
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /pɚˈsɪstənt/
- British English: /pəˈsɪstənt/
Inflected Forms
more persistent (comparative)
most persistent (superlative)