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AWL Sublist 10 · Academic Word
persistent
/pərˈsɪstənt/ Syllables: per·sist·ent
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; lasting for a long time without stopping.
Synonyms
enduring
continuing
tenacious
Antonyms
temporary
intermittent
Translations
persistent in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
مثابر، مستمر
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
شخص لا يستسلم بسهولة ويستمر في المحاولة رغم الصعوبات، أو شيء يستمر لفترة طويلة.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
Persistent means continuing despite obstacles or lasting a long time. Clinicians note persistent symptoms when treatments do not fully resolve conditions.
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Memory TipPersist plus -ent — keeps standing firm when others would stop.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Persistent rainfall delayed archaeological excavations scheduled near the riverbank during spring term.
Persistent gaps in literacy scores concern policymakers reviewing national assessment data annually.
Despite treatment, persistent symptoms led clinicians to revise the diagnostic protocol for the cohort.
Word Families & Pronunciation
persistent
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| verb | persist |
| noun | persistence |
| adverb | persistently |
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