permanence

noun
UK: /ˈpɜː.mə.nəns/
US: /ˈpɝː.mə.nəns/

  1. The state of lasting or continuing for a long time, or forever.

    1. We value the permanence of family ties.
    2. The historical society aims to ensure the permanence of the town's heritage through preservation efforts.

  2. The quality of not changing or being erased.

    1. They sought permanence in their achievements.
    2. The artist prized the permanence of oil paints over more ephemeral mediums for her masterpiece.

Synonyms

endurance stability constancy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "permanence" in English means: The state of lasting or continuing for a long time, or forever., The quality of not changing or being erased..

The phonetic transcription of "permanence" is /ˈpɜː.mə.nəns/ in British English and /ˈpɝː.mə.nəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "permanence": endurance, stability, constancy.

Example usage of "permanence": "We value the permanence of family ties.". More examples on the page.