nonpersistent

per·sist·ent

N n

Definitions of nonpersistent word

adjective nonpersistent persisting, especially in spite of opposition, obstacles, discouragement, etc.; persevering: a most annoyingly persistent young man. 1
adjective nonpersistent lasting or enduring tenaciously: the persistent aroma of verbena; a persistent cough. 1
adjective nonpersistent constantly repeated; continued: persistent noise. 1
adjective nonpersistent Biology. continuing or permanent. having continuity of phylogenetic characteristics. 1
adjective nonpersistent Botany. remaining attached beyond the usual time, as flowers, flower parts, or leaves. 1
noun nonpersistent Not persistent. 1

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < Latin persistent- (stem of persistēns), present participle of persistere to persist; see -ent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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