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permanent Antonyms

Opposite of permanent

Pinning down the opposite of permanent requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

Usage Example

"After three years as a contractor, she was finally offered a impermanent position at the firm."

Strongest
impermanent
temporary
transient
transitory
fleeting
ephemeral
Strong
momentary
provisional
short-lived
interim

Similar words to permanent

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

permanent wave
perm
lasting
enduring
perpetual
abiding
indefinite
lifelong
See all synonyms of permanent

• Nearby Words

permaculture
permanence
permanency
permanent
permanently
permeability
permeable

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