Synonyms

persisted

American

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

adjective

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.

verb

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

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Cooperation emerged and persisted because cooperative groups were more fit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists say higher energy prices would only add a few tenths to the rate of U.S. inflation — and only if they persisted well beyond the immediate clash.

From MarketWatch

But as February became March, the nagging uncertainty Rachel had introduced into my relationship with Traveler persisted.

From Literature

The rumor persisted: Jayson Tatum would play basketball for the Boston Celtics Sunday night.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, however, the struggles of the second seat driver have persisted, and Perez eventually left the team at the end of 2024.

From BBC

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