Persistent Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of PERSISTENT

[more persistent; most persistent]

1

:

continuing to do something or to try to do something even though it is difficult or other people want you to stop

• We were nagged by a persistent salesman.
• He is one of the government's most persistent critics.
• She has been persistent in pursuing the job.

2

:

continuing beyond the usual, expected, or normal time

:

not stopping or going away

• He has been fighting a persistent cold/infection.

• Flooding has been a persistent problem in the area this year.

• Persistent rumors that the business is for sale have alarmed the staff.

• He has persistently denied the charges.