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persistent
01
continuing over a long time or occurring repeatedly, often in a way that is irritating
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most persistent
Comparative
more persistent
gradable
Examples
The child’s persistent questioning frustrated his exhausted parents.
02
continuing to do something despite facing criticism or difficulties
Examples
Despite the setbacks, she remained persistent, never giving up on her goals.
03
continuing to appear or recur in the mind
Examples
He had persistent thoughts about the accident.
04
remaining in place and not discarded, lost, or shed
Examples
The persistent stain resisted all cleaning attempts.
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