nonpersistently

nonpersistently is an adverb that describes something that does not last or remain in existence permanently. It implies a temporary state or a condition that is not fixed or enduring. In computing, for instance, a nonpersistently stored piece of data is one that is held in memory and will be lost when the system is powered off or the program terminates. This contrasts with persistent storage, such as on a hard drive, where data remains even after the power is cut. The concept can also apply to other contexts, such as a nonpersistently held opinion that can change easily or a nonpersistently active process that ceases to operate after a short duration. The core meaning revolves around impermanence and a lack of lasting effect.