persistive

per·sist

P p

Definitions of persistive word

verb without object persistive 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 persistive to last or endure tenaciously: The legend of King Arthur has persisted for nearly fifteen centuries. 1
verb without object persistive to be insistent in a statement, request, question, etc. 1

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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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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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