persistent
gb/pɚsˈɪstənt/ us/pɚsˈɪstənt/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9700
Významy
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adjective
B2
property
1
continuing for a long time
Lasting for a long time and not going away or stopping.
Vzorec užití:
persistent [problem/symptom/feeling/noise]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "persistent" with "permanent". "Persistent" means something continues for a long time but may stop later, while "permanent" means it will not change or end. Learners also sometimes say "a persistence cough" instead of the correct "a persistent cough".
Synonyma
continuous (Emphasizes something happening without breaks; slightly more formal and technical.)
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lasting (General word for continuing over time, often neutral or positive, while "persistent" can more often sound negative.)
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constant (Stresses that something is always present; can sound slightly stronger than "persistent".)
Antonyma
temporary (Describes something that exists or happens only for a short time, the opposite of long-lasting.)
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short-lived (Emphasizes that something ends quickly instead of continuing.)
Kolokace
persistent cough
|persistent problem
|persistent pain
|persistent headache
|persistent rumors
|persistent noise
Témata
daily life
|health
|weather
|work
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She went to the doctor because of a persistent cough that had lasted for three weeks.
- The company has struggled with persistent financial problems since the crisis.
- There was a persistent smell of smoke in the hallway after the fire.
- Despite the sunshine, a persistent wind made it feel cold all day.
- Persistent rumors about a merger caused employees to worry about their jobs.
Učební příklady
- I have had a persistent cough for many days.
- We are trying to solve a persistent problem at work.
- There is a persistent noise from the street at night.
- He feels persistent pain in his back.
- The city has a persistent traffic problem.
adjective
B2
property
2
not giving up easily
Not giving up and keeping trying, even when it is hard or takes a long time.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is persistent (in [doing something])
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes say "I am persistent to do it". The natural patterns are "I am persistent" or "I am persistent in doing it" or "I persist in doing it". Also, learners may not realize that this sense can be positive or neutral, depending on context.
Synonyma
determined (Focuses on strong will and clear decision; "persistent" focuses more on the repeated action over time.)
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persevering (Very close in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyma
easily discouraged (Describes someone who stops trying quickly when things become difficult.)
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giving up (Describes the opposite behavior of stopping attempts instead of continuing.)
Kolokace
a persistent person
|persistent efforts
|persistent attempts
|be persistent
|remain persistent
Témata
personality
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She was very persistent and called the office every day until she got an interview.
- You have to be persistent if you want to learn a new language well.
- His persistent efforts finally paid off when the project was approved.
- The journalist was persistent in asking tough questions about the policy.
- A persistent attitude is often the key to success in sales.
Učební příklady
- If you want this job, you must be persistent.
- He is very persistent and does not stop when it is hard.
- My teacher says I should be persistent and keep studying every day.
- She is persistent in her practice and plays the piano every morning.
- They were persistent and finally finished the big task.
adjective
B2
property
3
annoyingly refusing to stop
Continuing to do something again and again in a way that bothers other people.
Vzorec užití:
persistent [caller/salesperson/beggar/questioning]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think "persistent" is always positive because it can mean "hard-working". In this sense, it is usually negative or critical, suggesting that someone does not respect another persons wishes or limits.
Synonyma
insistent (Stresses strongly and repeatedly asking or demanding something; often slightly more formal.)
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pushy (Informal and clearly negative, suggesting rude pressure or lack of respect for others' limits.)
Antonyma
restrained (Describes someone who holds back and does not keep pushing or bothering others.)
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respectful (Emphasizes stopping or backing off when the other person does not want something.)
Kolokace
persistent caller
|persistent salesman
|persistent beggar
|persistent harassment
|persistent spam
Témata
social
|emotions
|daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- We blocked the number after receiving several calls from a persistent telemarketer.
- The reporter was so persistent that the actor finally walked away from the interview.
- Persistent spam emails kept filling up my inbox.
- Despite her polite refusals, the persistent salesman would not leave the store.
- He found the landlord's persistent questioning about his private life very uncomfortable.
Učební příklady
- A persistent salesman followed me around the shop.
- We keep getting persistent calls from the same number.
- She said no, but the man was persistent and kept asking.
- Persistent spam messages come to my phone every day.
- The reporter was too persistent and made the singer angry.
adjective
technical
C1
property
4
remaining stored over time (computing)
Used in computing to mean that data or settings stay saved and can still be used later, even after the program or device stops.
Vzorec užití:
persistent [data/storage/settings/connection]
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize that this is a special technical meaning used mainly in computing, not in everyday speech.
Synonyma
non-volatile (Technical term mainly used for hardware memory that does not lose data when power is off.)
Antonyma
temporary (Refers to data that is kept only for a short time, such as during one program run or session.)
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volatile (Technical term for memory that loses data when power is removed.)
Kolokace
persistent data
|persistent storage
|persistent cookie
|persistent connection
|persistent session
Témata
technology
|computing
|science
Příklady
- Usernames and passwords are stored as persistent data in the database.
- The app uses persistent storage so your settings are saved between sessions.
- For security reasons, we avoid using persistent cookies to track visitors.
Učební příklady
- The program saves your work as persistent data.
- These settings are persistent, so you do not have to change them every time.
- A persistent cookie stays on your computer after you close the browser.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
persistent
IPA
GB/pɚsˈɪstənt/
US/pɚsˈɪstənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
per - sist - ent (3 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: persistent
Příbuzná slova
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
temporary
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
perseverance
noun B1
persevere
verb B2
Výrazy
be persistent
1/bˈi pɚsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
keep trying, dont give up
To keep trying again and again and not stop, even when something is difficult.
Příklady
- If you want to improve your English, be persistent and practice every day.
- My coach told me to be persistent and not give up after one failure.
persistent cough
1/pɚsˈɪstənt kˈɔf/
fixed phrase
a cough that will not go away
A cough that lasts for a long time and does not stop, often a sign that you should see a doctor.
Příklady
- If you have a persistent cough for more than two weeks, you should see a doctor.
- Her persistent cough kept everyone awake at night.
persistent organic pollutant
1/pɚsˈɪstənt ɔɹɡˈænɪk pəlˈutənt/
fixed phrase
technical
long-lasting toxic environmental chemical
A harmful chemical that does not break down easily in nature and can stay in water, soil, and animals for many years.
Příklady
- Persistent organic pollutants can travel long distances and affect regions far from where they were used.
- Many countries have agreed to limit the use of persistent organic pollutants because of their dangers to health.
persistent pain
1/pɚsˈɪstənt pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
pain that continues for a long time
Pain that stays for a long period and does not stop, or comes back again and again.
Příklady
- She went back to the clinic because of persistent pain in her knee.
- Persistent pain in the chest can be a serious medical warning.
persistent vegetative state
1/pɚsˈɪstənt vˌɛd͡ʒətˈeɪtɪv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
technical
long-term state of unawareness
A serious medical condition where a person is alive and may open their eyes and move, but is not aware of themselves or other people for a long time.
Příklady
- The patient remained in a persistent vegetative state for several years after the accident.
- Doctors explained that people in a persistent vegetative state may never fully recover.