Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Persistent”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Persistent
Persistent is the singular noun form. Persistents is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Keeping going and not giving up even when things are hard. Not letting obstacles stop you; stubbornly continuing effort.
Why is the Plural of Persistent “persistents”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Persistent
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: persistent → persistents
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Persistent
Just add -s to “persistent” to make “persistents”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
A common slip-up: Some learners say 'per-SIS-tunt' (wrong vowel sound in final syllable) or stress the first syllable (PER-sis-tent). Correct: per-SIS-tent..
Singular vs Plural Examples with Persistent
See persistent and persistents used in real sentences side by side.
- Her persistent efforts to improve her English finally paid off when she achieved a Band 8 score. B2
- The persistent cough lasted for three weeks and required medical attention. B2
- Despite persistent criticism, the CEO maintained her controversial policy. B2
Common Plural Mistakes with Persistent
Wrong: The problem persist even after repair.
Correct: The problem persists even after repair.
Use the verb form 'persists' (third person singular) not the adjective 'persist'.
Wrong: His persistent to succeed was admirable.
Correct: His persistence in succeeding was admirable. / His persistent efforts to succeed were admirable.
Use the noun 'persistence' or adjective 'persistent' before a noun, not as part of a prepositional phrase in this way.
How to Pronounce Persistent and Persistents
Stress the second syllable: per-SIS-tent. The 'per' at the start is quick and unstressed, the middle syllable is clear and stressed, and the final syllable is short.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Persistent
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Origin and Etymology of Persistent
From Latin 'persistens' (continuing steadfastly). 'Per-' (through) + 'sistens' (standing/remaining). Entered English in 16th century. Related to 'persist' (continue despite difficulty).
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Persistent
What is the plural of “persistent”?
The plural of “persistent” is “persistents”.
Is “persistents” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.