Permanence Meaning
/ˈpɜɹmənəns/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe state of being permanent.
nounThe reciprocal of magnetic inductance.
Sentence Examples
He doesn't have object permanence yet.
She doesn't have object permanence yet.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient stone monument had an impressive ____ that made it seem timeless.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist sought ____ through her work, hoping her paintings would outlast her by centuries.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English permanence, permanens, from Middle French permanence, from Medieval Latin permanentia, from Latin permaneō (“to remain; last”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"To foreigners we often seem guileless and overchatty, an impression which is dispersed when they find that much of our friendliness is just the ebullition of the moment and does not carry with it any permanence of devotion."
— 1923 February 11, Mme. X. [pseudonym], “News of Chicago Society: Now That War’s Over, On with Full Dress, Men”, in The Chicago Sunday Tribune, final edition, volume LXXXII, number 6, Chicago, Ill., →ISSN, →OCLC, part 7, page 5, columns 6–7:
"Transport Scotland acknowledges that the permanence of the new fares regime could be the clincher in persuading people to "travel more often and make long-term choices with certainty, helping people to leave the car at home"."
— 2025 September 17, Conrad Landin, “Decarbonising Scottish transport”, in RAIL, number 1044, page 39:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ancient stone monument had an impressive ____ that made it seem timeless.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The artist sought ____ through her work, hoping her paintings would outlast her by centuries.