Definition of Persistent
Persistent
per·sis·tent


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
existing for a long or continuously;

e.g. His stance remained persistent and didn't change as time went on.

(adjective)
continuing to exist without the interference of outside events;

e.g. His persistent headache refused to let up despite taking medicine.

(adjective)
continuous course of action, without change;

e.g. Her persistent nagging eventually got her an interview with the director.





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