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Definition of nonpermanent

nonpermanent

/ˌnɑːnˈpɝː.mə.nənt/
non · per · ma · nent
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nonpermanent Lexical Profile

nonpermanent Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not intended to last indefinitely; temporary, provisional, or removable.

Example

"The council elected five new countries to serve two-year terms as nonpermanent members."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "impermanent" is preferred in literary, philosophical, or poetic contexts to describe the fleeting nature of things, "nonpermanent" is typically used in administrative, legal, or technical contexts (such as "nonpermanent members of the UN Security Council" or "nonpermanent markers").

• Rhymes for nonpermanent

• Nearby Words

nonperformer
nonperforming
nonperishable
nonpermanent
nonperson
nonpersonal
nonphysical

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonpermanent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonpermanent
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