Vocabulary : Persis to Persistive

Persis : A kind of coloring matter obtained from lichens.
Persism : Ancient Persian religion, esp. as represented by the Magi. ;; A Persian idiom.
Persist : To stand firm; to be fixed and unmoved; to stay; to continue steadfastly; especially, to continue fixed in a course of conduct against opposing motives; to persevere; -- sometimes conveying an unfavorable notion, as of doggedness or obstinacy.
Persisted : of Persist
Persistence : Alt. of Persistency

Persistency : The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy. ;; The continuance of an effect after the cause which first gave rise to it is removed ;; The persistence of motion. ;; Visual persistence, or persistence of the visual impression; auditory persistence, etc.
Persistent : Inclined to persist; having staying qualities; tenacious of position or purpose. ;; Remaining beyond the period when parts of the same kind sometimes fall off or are absorbed; permanent; as, persistent teeth or gills; a persistent calyx; -- opposed to deciduous, and caducous.
Persistently : In a persistent manner.
Persisting : of Persist ;; Inclined to persist; tenacious of purpose; persistent.
Persistive : See Persistent.

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