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nonpersistent

nonpersistent

1 6.0
Not lasting for a long time
  • adjective
  • /nɑnˈpɜrsɪstənt/
translation icon : no persistente
  • Her enthusiasm for the project was nonpersistent; she lost interest after a week.

Examples

  • There is also a significant difference between diagnostic scores for persistent and nonpersistent students.

    Academic text (1994)

  • The effects of the nonpersistent pesticide faded quickly after the first rainfall.

  • Nonpersistent weeds can be easily controlled by regular mowing or herbicide application.

Synonyms

short-lived
vsnonpersistent
49 3.9

Lasting only for a short time

describes lack of persistence rather than emphasizing brief duration
intermittent
vsnonpersistent
35 6.5

Happening sometimes but not all the time

refers to things that do not persist rather than recurring irregularly
transitory
vsnonpersistent
11 6.8

Lasting only a short time

is used more generally for things that do not persist
impermanent
vsnonpersistent
2 6.5

Lasting only for a short time

is about things that do not continue long, focusing on lack of persistence
non-permanent
vsnonpersistent
3.8

Lasting only for a short time

is used for things that simply do not continue long without implying intention
nonsustained
vsnonpersistent
6.6

Ending quickly and lasting only a short time

means not continuing long rather than focusing on maintenance
noncontinuous
vsnonpersistent
5.8

Happening with breaks in time or place

describes brief or nonlasting things rather than interrupted continuity

Antonyms

persistent
82 4.9

Lasting for a long time and not stopping easily

How Persistent

enduring
1 4.2
persistent
82 4.9
nonpersistent
1 6.0
temporary
557 3.0
fleeting
66 6.3

Surface Forms

nonpersistent positive

Morphology

nonpersistent = persistent (transparent) = non + persistent

A straightforward negative prefix 'non-' attached to the adjective 'persistent', yielding the simple meaning 'not persistent'.

Etymology

Nonpersistent is made of non- meaning 'not' and persistent meaning 'lasting' or 'continuing'. So nonpersistent describes something that does not last long, like a stain that washes out or a pesticide that breaks down soon.