persistent
The origin and history of persistent.
Etymology
Comes from Latin persistentem, the present participle of persistō ("continue steadfastly"); on the surface it can also be analysed as persist plus -ent.
The origin and history of persistent.
Comes from Latin persistentem, the present participle of persistō ("continue steadfastly"); on the surface it can also be analysed as persist plus -ent.
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