persistent
/pərˈsɪstənt/
per · sis · tent
pər · ˈsɪs · tənt
English Definition
adj. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Significado en Español
persistente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kiên trì, dai dẳng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(complete)+sist(stand)+ent(adjective suffix) → keep standing → persistent.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for persistent?
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A
fleeting
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B
tenacious
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C
wavering
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D
transitory
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B — tenacious.
“persistent” means adj. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Common questions about “persistent”
What does “persistent” mean?
persistent — adj. continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.. In Chinese: 坚持不懈的.
How do you pronounce “persistent”?
persistent is pronounced /pərˈsɪstənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: per · sis · tent.
Is “persistent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. persistent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “persistent”?
per(complete)+sist(stand)+ent(adjective suffix) → keep standing → persistent.
