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persistent

Unrelenting, someone who never gives up. Ceaseless.

Note: in no way related to a certain Erich who in fact notably fails at persistence.
Erich, being persistent is not your forte. You give in too easily.
by Never Gives Up May 9, 2011
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Matt H. A person who is very unwilling to fail
"Matt H., If I were to look up persistent in the dictionary I would find your name!"
by Matt Y. H January 17, 2008
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Persistent Forsyth Syndrome

A rare medical condition, first posited by Nelson on the BBC TV puppet comedy Mongrels, which causes patients given twenty four hour care to live for years and years and years, despite having multiple diseases, ailments and genetic disorders that would otherwise fatal.
"Still, not being horrible or nothing but he probably won't last that long."

"That's the truly wonderful thing actually. He's got a condition called "Persistent Forsyth Syndrome". Given twenty-four hour care, he'll live for years and years and years. And years. And years. And years. Which is obviously *yawn* really great news."
by alexturgid May 20, 2012
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persistent visitation

Because "stalking" is such a harsh word...
1:I may have to get a restraining order..
2:Why?
1: Because he won't quit witb his persistent visitation while i am at work.
by RaininOnUrParade December 29, 2017
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persistent centch

by OhHiHuh October 3, 2008
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PDD, also known as dysthymia, is a prolonged and less intense form of depression that can last for years or even one's entire life.

Unlike MDD, or Major Depressive Disorder, which is characterized by extreme manic depressive episodes that last for short periods of time, Persistent Depressive Disorder is characterized by long-term and generally milder depressive symptoms that persist for at least two years.

People suffering with this form of depression are less likely to seek help, as many believe their symptoms to be an inevitable result of their life experiences and who they are rather than something curable that they could possibly be rid of. For this reason, PDD is largely undiagnosed and many suffering this never receive help or the treatment they need.

A person suffering from Persistent Depressive Disorder will probably agree with the following statements:

"I can't remember the last time I was truly happy."

"I haven't had a 'good day' in a really long time."

"I find it difficult to think about things that make me happy because it just makes me remember that nothing is permanent and everything good in my life will eventually disappear."

It is important that people with Persistent Depressive Disorder receive a diagnosis and the treatment and support that they need because people suffering from this treatable disorder have a high suicide rate and need to know that they are loved and that they don't have to suffer forever.
He seemed distant and avoidant for a while. I wasn't aware he was suffering from Persistent Depressive Disorder.

Antidepressants have been found to be successful in treating patients with Persistent Depressive Disorder.

Persistent Depressive Disorder is a long-term form of depression that is generally milder than other types but can weigh greatly on someone over time.
by demiromantic_asexual_girl_liz January 21, 2023
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Persistent World

A world in a online roleplaying game where the events occur even when the player is not logged in.
Damn, Dark Century (See Definition) is the best Persistent World I've ever played on.
by   September 17, 2003
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