Stateful

Origin

state + -ful. In the computing sense it is intended as an opposite for stateless.

Full definition of stateful

Adjective

1. (computing) That supports different states, reacting to the same input differently depending on the current state.
• 2001, John Mueller, Special edition using SOAPCORBA and DCOM are both stateful protocols. A user establishes a connection with the server and that connection remains in place during the entire session.
2. (obsolete) Full of state; stately.
• MarstonA stateful silence.

Derived terms

• statefully
• statefulness

Antonyms

• stateless

Anagrams

• tasteful