permanence
PUR-muh-nuhns
Permanence (noun) means the quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time. Example: “There's a sense of permanence to an old stone farmhouse.”
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The quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
"There's a sense of permanence to an old stone farmhouse."
How to use permanence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe state of being permanent — lasting, stable, unchanging.
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a sense of permanence
permanence of
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Etymology
From Middle French permanence, from Latin permanere ("to remain, to last").
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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").
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