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persistant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • evergreen adjective Of a tree, shrub, or plant, keeping its leaves or needles all year round instead of losing them in autumn.
  • nagging adj Persistently annoying, worrying, or painful.
  • persistent adjective Continuing firmly despite difficulty or opposition; refusing to give up.

Senses

persistant is used for these senses in English:

  • evergreen Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.
  • nagging Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.
  • persistent Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

evergreen — full definition

  1. adjective Of a tree, shrub, or plant, keeping its leaves or needles all year round instead of losing them in autumn.
  2. adjective Staying relevant, current, or useful indefinitely, without needing constant updates.
  3. noun A tree or shrub that keeps its leaves through every season.

nagging — full definition

  1. adj Persistently annoying, worrying, or painful.
  2. noun The act of repeatedly pestering someone.

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