English word
Persistent
Definitions
adjective
- existing for a long or longer than usual time or continuously: such as
- retained beyond the usual period
- continuing without change in function or structure
- effective in the open for an appreciable time usually through slow volatilizing
- degraded only slowly by the environment
- remaining infectious for a relatively long time in a vector after an initial period of incubation
- continuing or inclined to persist in a course
- continuing to exist despite interference or treatment
Synonyms for persistent
Closest evidence-backed alternatives.
- insistent
- stubborn
- resolute
- tenacious
- dogged
- steadfast
- relentless
- patient
- determined
- constant
- dedicated
- steady
- pertinacious