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Definition of permanence

permanence

/ˈpɜːrmənəns/
per · ma · nence
Adverb:permanently
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Adjective:permanent
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permanence Lexical Profile

permanence Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

Example

"The stone monuments were built to convey a sense of permanence and stability across generations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French permanence or Medieval Latin permanentia, derived from the Latin verb permanere ('to stay to the end' or 'to endure'), from per- ('completely') and manere ('to remain').

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