Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Perpetual is a synonym for persistent in determined topic. In some cases you can use "Perpetual" instead an adjective "Persistent", when it comes to topics like continue, continuous, constant, lasting.
Perpetual
Perpetual adjective - Going on and on without any interruptions.
Usage example: the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
Persistent is a synonym for perpetual in continual topic. You can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Perpetual", if it concerns topics such as constant, continue, continuous, lasting.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- steady and persistent
- steady and perpetual
- relentless and persistent
- relentless and perpetual
- endless and persistent
- endless and perpetual
- uninterrupted and persistent
- uninterrupted and perpetual
- continuous and persistent
- continuous and perpetual
- constant and persistent
- constant and perpetual
- unrelenting and persistent
- unrelenting and perpetual
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