PERSISTENT
/pəˈsɪstənt/
10 letters · 3 syllables · adjective
Definition of PERSISTENT
Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.
"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."
Insistently repetitive.
"There was a persistent knocking on the door."
Indefinitely continuous.
"There have been persistent rumours for years."
Examples of PERSISTENT in a Sentence
- "She has had a persistent cough for weeks."
- "There was a persistent knocking on the door."
- "There have been persistent rumours for years."
Word Details
Is PERSISTENT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, PERSISTENT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: PERSISTENT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for PERSISTENT
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | p | e | r | s | i | s | t | e | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
Anagrams of PERSISTENT
Words made by rearranging the exact same 10 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in PERSISTENT
100 words from the letters in PERSISTENT
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How to Use PERSISTENT in Word Games
PERSISTENT is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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