persistent

adjective

per·sis·tent pər-ˈsi-stənt How to pronounce persistent (audio)

-ˈzi-

: existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously: such as

: retained beyond the usual period

a persistent leaf

: continuing without change in function or structure

persistent gills

: effective in the open for an appreciable time usually through slow volatilizing

mustard gas is persistent

: degraded only slowly by the environment

persistent pesticides

: remaining infectious for a relatively long time in a vector after an initial period of incubation

persistent viruses

: continuing or inclined to persist in a course

: continuing to exist despite interference or treatment

a persistent cough

has been in a persistent vegetative state for two years

persistently adverb

Example Sentences

Contrary to persistent myth, Hoover was an activist.

Steve Forbes, Forbes, 30 June 2008 The high-water mark of such truckling might be the publication of the Cato Institute report "America's Record Trade Deficit: A Symbol of Strength." Freedom had become slavery; persistent deficits had become economic power.

Eric Janszen, Harper's, February 2008 The silence started from your end just about the time you said good-bye to dear St. Elizabeth and it has been constant and persistent ever since.

Archibald Macleish, letter, 11 July 1959 We were nagged by a persistent salesman. He is one of the government's most persistent critics. She has been persistent in pursuing the job. He has been fighting a persistent cold. Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year. Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff. See More

Recent Examples on the Web People can have shortness of breath on exertion for many reasons, including lung problems, anemia, lack of exercise or persistent symptoms after COVID infection.

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 The statistics highlight persistent disparities that are playing out across Los Angeles.

Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The relationship is complicated: Infections can prompt autoimmunity, and preexisting autoimmunity can predispose a person to more serious infections or more persistent symptoms, which can lead to the accumulation of health issues over a lifetime.

Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death.

Dan Hurley, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death.

Dan Hurley, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Inequities in housing and food insecurity, access to insurance, and bias and stigma in medical care contribute to persistent racial and ethnic disparities in HIV incidence rates, engagement in care and viral suppression.

David Malebranche, Scientific American, 1 June 2022 Within the data lies persistent and stark racial disparities, and historically, Medicaid has paid for a greater share of Hispanic, African American, and American Indian and Alaska Native women’s births compared to private coverage.

Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 31 May 2022 Another reason for persistent disparities in deaths was lower vaccination rates.

New York Times, 14 May 2022 See More

单词	persistent
释义	persistent adjective per·sis·tent pər-ˈsi-stənt -ˈzi- 1 : existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously: such as a : retained beyond the usual period a persistent leaf b : continuing without change in function or structure persistent gills c : effective in the open for an appreciable time usually through slow volatilizing mustard gas is persistent d : degraded only slowly by the environment persistent pesticides e : remaining infectious for a relatively long time in a vector after an initial period of incubation persistent viruses 2 a : continuing or inclined to persist in a course b : continuing to exist despite interference or treatment a persistent cough has been in a persistent vegetative state for two years persistently adverb Synonyms dogged insistent patient persevering pertinacious tenacious See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Contrary to persistent myth, Hoover was an activist. Steve Forbes, Forbes, 30 June 2008 The high-water mark of such truckling might be the publication of the Cato Institute report "America's Record Trade Deficit: A Symbol of Strength." Freedom had become slavery; persistent deficits had become economic power. Eric Janszen, Harper's, February 2008 The silence started from your end just about the time you said good-bye to dear St. Elizabeth and it has been constant and persistent ever since. Archibald Macleish, letter, 11 July 1959 We were nagged by a persistent salesman. He is one of the government's most persistent critics. She has been persistent in pursuing the job. He has been fighting a persistent cold. Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year. Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff. See More Recent Examples on the Web People can have shortness of breath on exertion for many reasons, including lung problems, anemia, lack of exercise or persistent symptoms after COVID infection. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 29 Aug. 2022 The statistics highlight persistent disparities that are playing out across Los Angeles. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The relationship is complicated: Infections can prompt autoimmunity, and preexisting autoimmunity can predispose a person to more serious infections or more persistent symptoms, which can lead to the accumulation of health issues over a lifetime. Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Aug. 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death. Dan Hurley, Anchorage Daily News, 22 June 2022 The guidelines noted that persistent racial and ethnic disparities exist for infants’ risk of death. Dan Hurley, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 Inequities in housing and food insecurity, access to insurance, and bias and stigma in medical care contribute to persistent racial and ethnic disparities in HIV incidence rates, engagement in care and viral suppression. David Malebranche, Scientific American, 1 June 2022 Within the data lies persistent and stark racial disparities, and historically, Medicaid has paid for a greater share of Hispanic, African American, and American Indian and Alaska Native women’s births compared to private coverage. Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 31 May 2022 Another reason for persistent disparities in deaths was lower vaccination rates. New York Times, 14 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin persistent-, persistens, present participle of persistere — see persist First Known Use 1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing persistent persistent vegetative state persistent vegetative state Kids Definition persistent adjective per·sist·ent pər-ˈsi-stənt : continuing to act or exist longer than usual a persistent cold Medical Definition persistent adjective per·sis·tent -tənt 1 : existing or continuing for a long time: as a : effective in the open for an appreciable time usually through slow volatilizing mustard gas is persistent b : degraded only slowly by the environment persistent pesticides c : remaining infectious for a relatively long time in a vector after an initial period of incubation persistent viruses 2 : continuing to exist despite interference or treatment a persistent cough has been in a persistent vegetative state for two years persistent adjective as in insistent continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance insistent stubborn tenacious resolute dogged relentless steadfast persevering constant determined patient pertinacious dedicated steady loyal adamant true staunch obstinate willful positive resistant implacable obdurate unyielding unwavering hardened faithful resolved pigheaded certain bullheaded unrelenting devoted peevish firm hard single-minded hardheaded good mulish intent headstrong unfaltering assured unhesitating indurate perverse wayward indomitable sure opinionated unconquerable wilful unbending wrongheaded inflexible unflinching unregenerate stern self-willed stiff-necked hell-bent stanch Antonyms & Near Antonyms yielding faltering irresolute quitting hesitant surrendering fickle treacherous inconstant false perfidious wavering disloyal traitorous faithless vacillating hesitating See More
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