English · Word Candidate

persistent

/pəˈsɪstənt/

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Meaning · English

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

Adjective

She has had a persistent cough for weeks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Insistently repetitive.

Adjective

There was a persistent knocking on the door.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “persistent” mean?

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

Is “persistent” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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