persistence

n 1: the property of a continuous and connected period of time

[syn: {continuity}]

2: persistent determination [syn: {doggedness}, {perseverence},

{persistency}, {tenacity}, {tenaciousness}, {pertinacity}]

3: the act of persevering [syn: {perseverance}, {perseveration}]

persistence

1. A property of a programming language where

created objects and variables continue to exist and retain

their values between runs of the program.

2. The length of time a phosphor dot on the screen

of a {cathode ray tube} will remain illuminated after it has

been energised by the electron beam. Long-persistence

phosphors reduce flicker, but generate ghost-like images that

linger on screen for a fraction of a second.

(1994-11-09)