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 • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Mar. 21, 2026

Wholesale inflation hit the highest rate in a year last month, adding evidence that stubborn price increases persisted in the economy even before the Iran war began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“It would be even more jarring for stocks and the economy if these oil price levels persisted for even a few weeks or even a few months,” said Montis Financial CIO Dennis Follmer.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“But for the fun of it,” persisted Edna.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

Related Words

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