persistently

Meanings

• adverb

  continuing in a constant manner; uninterrupted in time or action

• adjective

  making it difficult for something to stop or be changed; firm or unyielding in a course of action

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Synonyms

ceaselessly , incessantly , nonstop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with persistently
persist , resist , exist , insist , coexist , resistive , resistless , resistor , resistivity , persistor , persistence , persistive , resistively , resistorily , persistently , persistently , persistently , persistently , persistently , persistently , persistently

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Variants

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persistent , persistently

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Etymology

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from the verb persist + -ally

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Trivia

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1. The word 'persistently' contains the word 'ist' which is derived from the Latin word 'istus' meaning 'he, it'.

2. The longest word in the English language that can be formed using the letters in the word 'persistently' is 'stupendous'.

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Related Concepts

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1. determination: The quality of being determined to do or achieve something, often in the face of obstacles or opposition.

2. stubbornness: The refusal to change one's opinion or behavior, even when faced with evidence to the contrary.

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Quotes

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1. Contrary to "persistent" myth, Hoover was an activist.

   - Steve Forbes,{it}Forbes{/it},30 June 2008

2. The silence started from your end just about the time you said good-bye to dear St. Elizabeth and it has been constant and "persistent" ever since.

   - Archibald Macleish,letter,11 July 1959

3. The high-water mark of such truckling might be the publication of the Cato Institute report "America's Record Trade Deficit: A Symbol of Strength." Freedom had become slavery; "persistent" deficits had become economic power.

   - Eric Janszen,{it}Harper's{/it},February 2008

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Culture

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In literature, 'persistently' is often used to describe a character's determination or stubbornness. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Jay Gatsby is described as 'persistently' pursuing his dream of love and wealth. In music, the term 'persistent' is used in the context of rhythm and melody, referring to a consistent pattern or theme.

How to Memorize "persistently"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object that embodies the concept of 'persistently'. For example, a tree that continues to grow despite adverse conditions. Visualize this image whenever you encounter the word to help remember its meaning.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym P-E-R-S-I-S-T-E-N-T-L-Y, where each letter stands for a word or phrase that helps you remember the meaning of 'persistently'. For example, 'Persistently Excels Really, Sometimes Taking Extraordinary New Levels Yielding Triumph'.

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