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

The team originally expected Glasnow to avoid the IL altogether, but his back issues have persisted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The accusations persisted, especially when Sam Smith swept four awards in 2014.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Even during the pandemic hiring spree, the midcareer stall persisted, researchers found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Demands for the business-friendly conservative to resign have persisted despite his promise to respond to the grievances of labor unions and Indigenous communities.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I brushed her head away, fearing infection, but she persisted.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Related Words

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