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persistently

/pərˈsɪs.tənt.li/
per · sis · tent · ly
Adjective:persistent
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• adverb

1

In a firm, determined manner that continues despite difficulty, opposition, or failure.

Example

"The investigative journalist persistently questioned the officials until the truth came to light."

2

Continuously or repeatedly over a prolonged period; in a way that endures without fading or stopping.

Example

"Inflation remained persistently high throughout the fiscal year despite central bank intervention."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'persistent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Persistent' derives from Latin 'persistentem', the present participle of 'persistere' (to continue steadfastly), from 'per-' (thoroughly) and 'sistere' (to come to stand).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Persistently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/persistently
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