permanence
6 synonyms and 2 antonyms for permanence, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use permanence
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a sense of permanence
permanence of
Etymology
From Middle French permanence, from Latin permanere ("to remain, to last").
Full origin of permanence →Frequently asked questions
What does “permanence” mean?
The word “permanence” means the quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time. In plain terms, the state of being permanent — lasting, stable, unchanging.
How do you pronounce “permanence”?
“Permanence” is pronounced PUR-muh-nuhns (/ˈpɜɹmənəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “permanence” in a sentence?
Here is “permanence” used in a sentence: “There's a sense of permanence to an old stone farmhouse.”
What is another word for “permanence”?
Words with a similar meaning to “permanence” include perdurance, remanence, continuance, permanency, permansion and remanency.
What is the opposite of “permanence”?
The opposite of “permanence” — its antonyms — are impermanence and transience.
What part of speech is “permanence”?
“Permanence” is a noun.
Where does the word “permanence” come from?
The word “permanence” comes from Latin. From Middle French permanence, from Latin permanere ("to remain, to last").
