persisted

American  

[per-sis-tid, -zis-] / pərˈsɪs tɪd, -ˈzɪs- /

adjective

1. Computers. (of a record, configuration, value, etc.) written to permanent storage by the scripted process that created it, so that it continues to exist in the same state after the script has finished running.

   Removal of the file results in a loss of all persisted settings at the next server startup.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of persist.

Etymology

Origin of persisted

First recorded in 1995–2000, for the adjective; persist ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective; persist ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb

Example Sentences

If an oil shock persisted long enough, economic growth could also sputter.

From MarketWatch

Its presence this far south, beyond previously documented areas in Peru and Colombia, raises new questions about how the disease spread and persisted.

From Science Daily

It persisted much longer in the fish, with a half-life exceeding 90 days and a strong tendency to build up in tissues.

From Science Daily

Disruption to energy supplies persisted as Kuwait reported a fire at its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, a day after a direct hit on Qatar's vital Ras Laffan facility.

From Barron's

In addition, the elevated platinum levels persisted for about 14 years, indicating a sustained process rather than a sudden event like a meteorite or comet impact.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• continue
• endure
• go on
• linger
• persevere
• prevail
• pursue
• recur
• remain