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    [Adjective]  | "per*sis*tent" | \ pər-ˈsi-stənt \


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

    2: retained beyond the usual period

    3: continuing without change in function or structure


    Origin: 1826 ;

     Latin persistent-, persistens, present participle of persistere see: ;

    [Noun]  | "persistent vegetative state" 


    1: an unconscious state that is the result of severe brain damage and that can last for a very long time

    [Adjective]  | "persistent" 


    1: continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement;


      * e.g., " ... although his first attempts were singularly unsuccessful, he was persistent in his pursuit of a career in rock music "



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     [ "persistent" ]

    1: Unrelenting, someone who never gives up. Ceaseless. Note: in no way related to a certain Erich who in fact notably fails at persistence.

      * e.g.,  ... Erich, being persistent is not your forte. You give in too easily. 

     [ "persistent" ]

    1: Matt H. A person who is very unwilling to fail

      * e.g.,  ... "Matt H., If I were to look up persistent in the dictionary I would find your name!" 

     [ "persistence" ]

    1: The act of continuing to pursue a someone even after being blown off multiple times.

      * e.g.,  ... I hope that dude's persistence pays off and Miss McDonald goes out with him. 

     [ "persistence" ]

    1: the act of continuing to chase a female interest. not giving up. the pursuit of a female "dime" even after multiple rejections.

      * e.g.,  ... after 3 years, that dude's persistence finally paid off with miss mcdonald. he wore her down and now she iloves the "mantention" he gives her. boom !! 

     [ "persistence" ]

    1: relentless. the act of continuing to pursue a goal after many failed attempts.

      * e.g.,  ... that dude sure must like miss mcdonald. he keeps going after her even after being blown off multiple times. i hope his persistence eventually pays off !! 

     [ "persistently" ]

    1: continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

      * e.g.,  ... "rain will persistently affect many areas" 

     [ "persistance" ]

    1: Same as persistence, but for people that can´t spell.

      * e.g.,  ... Message-Persistance is where I store my messages. 

     [ "Persistant" ]

    1: Common misspelling for "Persistent"

      * e.g.,  ... He was so persistant 

     [ "persist" ]

    1: continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.

      * e.g.,  ... "the minority of drivers who persist in drinking" 


     [ "persist" ]

    2: "the minority of drivers who persist in drinking"

      * e.g.,  ... continue to exist; be prolonged. 


     [ "persist" ]

    3: continue to exist; be prolonged.


     [ "persist" ]

    4: "if the symptoms persist for more than a few days, contact your doctor"


     [ "persist" ]

    5: synonyms: continue, hold, carry on, last, keep on, keep up, remain, linger, stay, endure


     [ "persist" ]

    6: "if dry weather persists, water the lawn thoroughly"

     [ "Persistence" ]

    1: A cousin Surfing urban dictionary all day instead of doing their homework and watching cholo adventures all day long

      * e.g.,  ... First cousin: hay what are you doing ? Second cousin: you know ...PERSISTENCE! 

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