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
- adjective Of a tree, shrub, or plant, keeping its leaves or needles all year round instead of losing them in autumn.
- adjective Staying relevant, current, or useful indefinitely, without needing constant updates.
- noun A tree or shrub that keeps its leaves through every season.
nagging — full definition
- adj Persistently annoying, worrying, or painful.
- noun The act of repeatedly pestering someone.