permanency
permanency Lexical Profile
permanency Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; permanence.
"The stone monuments were built to give a sense of permanency to the ancient empire."
A person, thing, or employment position that is permanent.
"After working as a temporary contractor for two years, she was finally offered a permanency at the firm."
Word Nuance & Usage
While "permanency" and "permanence" are largely interchangeable as uncountable nouns meaning the state of lasting forever, "permanency" is preferred when used as a countable noun to refer to a permanent job, position, or arrangement (especially in British and Australian English).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the mid-16th century from the adjective "permanent" plus the suffix "-cy", ultimately deriving from Latin "permanere" (to endure or remain to the end).