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

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 • Mar. 21, 2026

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 • Mar. 20, 2026

He has persisted in insulting the leaders of these countries for failing to bail him out of his jam, writing long screeds on social media that rail against their alleged perfidy.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

There was a troubling pattern in their first interaction, and the sad truth was that that pattern persisted throughout their relationship.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

Related Words

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