2. (Biol.)
Defn: 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
Per*sist"ent*ly, adv.
Defn: In a persistent manner.
PERSISTING
Per*sist"ing, a.
Defn: Inclined to persist; tenacious of purpose; persistent.
— Per*sist"ing*ly, adv.
PERSISTIVE
Per*sist"ive, a.
Defn: See Persistent. Shak.
PERSOLVE
Per*solve", v. t. Etym: [L. persolvere.]
Defn: To pay wholly, or fully. [Obs.] E. Hall.