persistnat

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Persistnat

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Characterized by continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action, in spite of difficulty or opposition.

Sample sentence: Despite facing numerous rejections, John was persistent in his pursuit of becoming a published author.

Sense 2:

Referring to a substance or condition that does not easily go away or change.

Sample sentence: The persistent stain on the carpet required professional cleaning to remove.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

A person who continues to exist or prevail, especially against all odds.

Sample sentence: Despite facing many hardships, she proved to be a persistent in the face of adversity.