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- [per-sist, -zist]
- /pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/
- /pəˈsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-sist, -zist]
- /pərˈsɪst, -ˈzɪst/
Definitions of persisting word
- verb without object persisting to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition, remonstrance, etc.: to persist in working for world peace; to persist in unpopular political activities. 1
- verb without object persisting to last or endure tenaciously: The legend of King Arthur has persisted for nearly fifteen centuries. 1
- verb without object persisting to be insistent in a statement, request, question, etc. 1
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Origin of persisting
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin persistere literally, to stand firm permanently, equivalent to per- per- + -sistere, akin to stāre to stand
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Parts of speech for Persisting
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adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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persisting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
persisting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for persisting
adj persisting
- abiding — An abiding feeling, memory, or interest is one that you have for a very long time.
- aeonian — everlasting
- around the clock — continuing without pause or interruption: an around-the-clock guard on the prisoner.
- bulldogged — one of an English breed of medium-sized, short-haired, muscular dogs with prominent, undershot jaws, usually having a white and tan or brindled coat, raised originally for bullbaiting.
- chronic — A chronic illness or disability lasts for a very long time. Compare acute.
noun persisting
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
adjective persisting
- neverending — having or likely to have no end: never-ending worry.
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