Persistant or persistent

Q: How to pronounce persistent?

The correct pronunciation is pəˈsɪst(ə)nt

Q: What does persistent mean?

continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

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Persistent

Adjective

Definition:

Continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

Examples:

He has been a persistent critic of the project
An attempt to stop persistent drink-drivers

Synonyms:

Tenacious
Persevering
Determined
Resolute

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