• (n.) The continuance of an effect after the cause which first gave rise to it is removed • (n.) The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy. • (n.) Visual persistence, or persistence of the visual impression; auditory persistence, etc. • (n.) Th... Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/persistency/
1. The quality or state of being persistent; staying or continuing quality; hence, in an unfavorable sense, doggedness; obstinacy. ... 2. <physics> The continuance of an effect after the cause which first gave rise to it is removed; as: Visual persistence, or persistence of the visual impression; auditory persistence, etc. ... See: Persistent... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973