Meaning & use
permanence
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The state or quality of lasting forever or for a very long time without change.
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The tattoo's permanence made her think carefully before choosing the design.
Nothing in nature has true permanence; everything eventually changes.
A note on using this word
Often contrasted with 'impermanence,' a key concept in philosophy and certain religious traditions like Buddhism.
Words with a similar meaning
durabilityconstancy
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Words with an opposite meaning
impermanencetransience
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