Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "persistent" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

caducous

Derived Terms

antipersistent biopersistent hyperpersistent impersistent non-null persistent nonpersistent null persistent persistent adrenarche syndrome persistent cloaca persistent cookie persistent cross-site scripting persistent depressive disorder persistent genital arousal disorder persistent organic pollutant persistent sexual arousal syndrome persistent truncus arteriosus persistent vegetative state semipersistent

Derived From

persist

Context

biology botany computing mathematics stochastic processes

Related Terms

persist persistence persistency persistently

Related Terms

brown function continuous data structure existence falling fractal process give up indefinitely insistently last let go maturity obstinately persist persistence persistency persistently positive program refusing remain repetitive temporary termination transient

Similar Terms

continual obstinate stubborn unforgettable unregenerate

Synonym Network

haunting pertinacious unrelenting

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