Added 9 October 2026
insistent
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/ adjective
Latin root: insistens Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about insistent at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Repetitive and persistent.
the bluejay's insistent cry
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Demanding attention.
clamant needs
Origin
From Latin insistens, participle of insisto.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)