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

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 • Mar. 20, 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

That has added on to evidence that stubborn price pressures persisted in the economy, even before war in the Middle East jacked up the cost of oil, gas and other crucial imports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“But it sounds like it was invented while you were at school,” Harry persisted.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Related Words

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