persisting
Definition
- Adjective:
- Continuing to exist or endure over a long period of time; lasting. Describes something that remains, often despite efforts to stop it or the passage of time.
- Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit. Describes a quality of being constant, unyielding, and impossible to escape.
Usage
The adjective "persisting" is used to describe a state, condition, feeling, or effort that does not go away or stop. It emphasizes duration and tenacity. * It often modifies nouns like pain, problem, symptom, doubt, fear, effort, or rain. * It can describe a person's determined character or action.
Examples
- Adjective:
- She sought treatment for her persisting back pain. (The back pain continues to exist.)
- Despite the new evidence, persisting doubts remained in the minds of the jury. (The doubts lasted and did not disappear.)
- The persisting rain forced the cancellation of the outdoor event. (The rain continued for a long time.)
- He is known for his persisting efforts to find a solution. (His efforts are relentless and continuing.)
Advanced Usage
- "persisting in" (as part of a verb phrase): To continue firmly in a course of action or state despite difficulty or opposition. (Note: This is the present participle of the verb "persist," used to form continuous tenses or as a gerund.)
- She kept persisting in her attempts to contact them. (She continued her attempts stubbornly.)
- Describing an inescapable, haunting quality:
- He was haunted by the persisting memory of the accident. (The memory lasted and recurred relentlessly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Persist (verb): To continue to exist; to continue firmly in a state or action.
- If the symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
- Persistence (noun): The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty; the continued existence of something.
- Her persistence finally led to a breakthrough.
- Persistent (adjective): The more common adjective form with the same core meanings as "persisting."
- a persistent cough
Synonyms
- Lasting: Continuing for a long time.
- Enduring: Able to withstand wear or decay over time; lasting.
- Relentless: Unceasingly intense.
- Dogged: Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
- Unabating: Without any reduction in intensity or strength.
Related Phrases
- Persisting with: To continue doing something with determination. (Related to the verb "persist").
- He is persisting with his studies despite the challenges.
Related Idioms
- Die hard: (Of a belief or custom) to be slow to disappear or change. This relates to the concept of a "persisting" idea or habit.
- Old superstitions die hard.
Adjective
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relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
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impossible to escape the dogging fears
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