— persistently , adv.
/peuhr sis"teuhnt, -zis"-/ , adj.
1. persisting, esp. in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man.
2. lasting or enduring tenaciously: the persistent aroma of verbena; a persistent cough.
3. constantly repeated; continued: persistent noise.
4. Biol.
a. continuing or permanent.
b. having continuity of phylogenetic characteristics.
5. Bot. remaining attached beyond the usual time, as flowers, flower parts, or leaves.
[ 1820-30; persistent- (s. of persistens ), prp. of persistere to PERSIST; see -ENT ]
Syn. 1. indefatigable, pertinacious, tenacious. See stubborn. 3. steady.
Ant. 3. sporadic.