adjective
persistent
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adjective
1
Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; refusing to give up.
"He was persistent, calling the office every day until he got an answer."
"A persistent cough is a common flu symptom that can linger for weeks."
2
In computing, describing data that survives after the program that created it has stopped running.
"The app stores login details in persistent storage."
How to Use Persistent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSticking around or continuing, whether that's a person's determination, an annoying problem, or stored data.
Common pairings
persistent cough
persistent pain
persistent storage
Word Forms
more persistent comparative, most persistent superlative
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