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/
Korean meaning: 끈질기게, 지속적으로, 계속해서
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**시**스턴틀리
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
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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).
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“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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