permanence — the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
Example Sentences
- My grandma's plastic-wrapped sofa has achieved the permanence of a museum artifact.
- The permanence of his bad decisions amazed even his closest friends.
- Digital records offer greater permanence than paper documents.
permanence
NOUN[/ˈpɜːrmənəns/]
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely
lasting through generations unchanged
Eminence fades, but permanence remains.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin permanere, formed by the combination of per (thoroughly) and manere (to remain). This Latin compound originally conveyed the sense of remaining completely or enduringly in place, and evolved to denote the quality of lasting or persisting indefinitely.
Breakdown
per- (through, completely) + man- (remain, stay) + -ence (noun suffix indicating state or quality). The suffix -ence transforms the verb stem into an abstract noun expressing the condition of permanent continuity.
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📝Examples
“My grandma's plastic-wrapped sofa has achieved the permanence of a museum artifact.”
“The permanence of his bad decisions amazed even his closest friends.”
“Digital records offer greater permanence than paper documents.”
“The artist questioned the permanence of fame and fortune.”
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