persistently — continuing to do something in a determined way despite difficulties or opposition
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: continuing to do something in a determined way despite difficulties or opposition
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈsɪstəntli/
Example Sentences
- My cat persistently meows at 5 AM every morning, acting like a furry alarm clock.
- He persistently knocked on the door even though nobody was home.
- The rain has been falling persistently for three days straight.
persistently
ADVERB[/pərˈsɪstəntli/]
continuing to do something in a determined way despite difficulties or opposition
An inventor persistently repairs her robot despite countless previous failures
The tradition continued persistently for hundreds of years. (PERSEVERE + EXIST = PERSIST → to continue existing or keep going despite difficulty)
Work persistently and consistently to succeed successfully.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'persistere' meaning 'to persist or continue', combined with the suffix '-ent' (adjective) and '-ly' (adverb). The Latin root comes from 'per-' (through) and 'sistere' (to stand or remain).
Breakdown
persist (from Latin persistere: per- (through) + sistere (stand)) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being in a state of') + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of') = persistently
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📝Examples
“My cat persistently meows at 5 AM every morning, acting like a furry alarm clock.”
“He persistently knocked on the door even though nobody was home.”
“The rain has been falling persistently for three days straight.”
“She persistently claimed that pineapple on pizza was a crime against humanity.”
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