permanency

CEFRC2

/ˈpɜːrmənənsi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The quality of lasting for a very long time.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A person or thing permanently in residence.

Examples

  • He sought the permanency of a tenured teaching job.

  • The adoption ensured permanency for the child.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state or quality of permanence.

More examples

In context

  • The judge granted permanency to the foster parents.

  • The permanency of the new government is questionable.

  • Family Ghosts are permanencies, you know; but I'll tell you what I'll do.

Synonyms

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The job offered blank of employment, guaranteeing she would not be fired.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Latin permanentia. Compare permanence.