persistent

In mathematics|lang=en terms the difference between alternate and persistent

is that alternate is (mathematics) a proportion derived from another proportion by interchanging the means while persistent is (mathematics) describing a fractal process that has a positive brown function.

In botany|lang=en terms the difference between alternate and persistent

is that alternate is (botany) distributed, as leaves, singly at different heights of the stem, and at equal intervals as respects angular divergence while persistent is (botany) lasting past maturity without falling off.

As adjectives the difference between alternate and persistent

is that alternate is being or succeeding by turns; one following the other in succession of time or place; by turns first one and then the other; hence, reciprocal while persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a noun alternate

is that which alternates with something else; vicissitude.

As a verb alternate

is to perform by turns, or in succession; to cause to succeed by turns; to interchange regularly.

As adjectives the difference between hardheaded and persistent

is that hardheaded is stubborn; wilful while persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a noun relent is

stay; stop; delay.

As a verb relent is

to become less severe or intense; to become less hard, harsh, or cruel; to soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion.

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a verb perpetuate is

to make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a noun motivation is

willingness of action especially in behavior.

As an adjective persistent

is obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

As a noun stead is

(label) a place, or spot, in general.

As a verb stead is

to help; to support; to benefit; to assist.

Persistent is a related term of unwearying.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and unwearying

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while unwearying is untiring; not becoming tired.

Committed is a synonym of persistent.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and committed

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while committed is obligated by a pledge to some course of action.

As a verb committed is

past tense of commit.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and frequent

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while frequent is frequent; often.

As adjectives the difference between persistent and perseverent

is that persistent is obstinately refusing to give up or let go while perseverent is .