Persistent
Example: La pluja persistent va provocar inundacions a la ciutat.
Definition
"Persistent" describes something that continues firmly or obstinately in a course of action or condition despite difficulty or opposition, as in the phrase 'La pluja persistent va provocar inundacions a la ciutat,' meaning continuous rain causing floods in the city.
Etymology
The word "persistent" comes from the Latin 'persistere,' which means 'to stand firm, continue steadfastly.' It entered English through Old French, carrying the idea of enduring or lasting without interruption. Did you know? The root 'sistere' means 'to stand,' emphasizing the idea of standing firm or enduring.
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"Persistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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