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permanency Antonyms

Opposite of permanency

Because the opposite of permanency shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; permanence.

Usage Example

"The stone monuments were built to give a sense of impermanence to the ancient empire."

Strongest
impermanence
impermanency
transience
temporariness
ephemerality
Strong
instability
mutability

• noun (Context 2)

A person, thing, or employment position that is permanent.

Usage Example

"After working as a temporary contractor for two years, she was finally offered a stopgap at the firm."

Strong
stopgap
makeshift

Similar words to permanency

Words similar to permanency shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

permanence
fixture
durability
perpetuity
endurance
stability
mainstay
longevity
See all synonyms of permanency

• Nearby Words

perm
permaculture
permanence
permanency
permanent
permanently
permeability

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Permanency. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/permanency
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