persistent

adjective

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

Indefinitely continuous.

Insistently repetitive.

(computing) Of data or a data structure: not transient or temporary, but remaining in existence after the termination of the program that creates it.

(botany) Lasting past maturity without falling off.

(mathematics) Describing a fractal process that has a positive Brown function

(mathematics, stochastic processes, of a state) non-transient.

Roots

perper- · Latin · thoroughly, through sisto-sist · Latin · stand, set

Synonyms for persistent

doggedadj pertinaciousadj unrelentingadj tenaciousadj relentlessadj persistingadj lastingadj obstinateadj perseveringadj stubbornadj unremittingadj continualadj insistentadj incessantadj obdurateadj constantadj enduringadj unceasingadj steadfastadj

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Where does persistent come from?

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