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Permanence: meaning, definitions and examples

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permanence

 

[ˈpɜːmənəns ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Noun

in philosophy

The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.

Synonyms

continuity, durability, stability.

Examples of usage

  • The idea of permanence is often contrasted with the concept of impermanence.
  • Many philosophical debates revolve around the question of whether anything in the world truly possesses permanence.
Context #2 | Noun

in employment

The state of being permanent or long-lasting in a job, position, or role.

Synonyms

job security, longevity, tenure.

Examples of usage

  • She was offered permanence in her current position after years of temporary contracts.
  • Job security often comes with the promise of permanence.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word originates from the Latin 'permanens,' which means 'remaining throughout.'
  • It combines 'per-' meaning 'through' and 'manere' which means 'to stay.'
  • The concept has evolved in meaning, linking to ideas of stability and longevity.

Philosophy

  • Philosophers have discussed permanence in the context of existence and whether anything can truly last forever.
  • Plato argued for the permanence of ideas, contrasting them with the transient nature of physical objects.
  • In Buddhism, the concept of impermanence illustrates that nothing is permanent, challenging the very nature of existence.

Science

  • In materials science, permanence refers to the durability of materials under various conditions, affecting how we build structures.
  • The concept of entropy in thermodynamics suggests that systems ultimately move toward disorder, challenging the idea of permanence.
  • Permanence in chemistry can refer to stable compounds that do not change easily under environmental influences.

Art

  • Artists often explore themes of permanence vs. impermanence, using materials that decay or fade over time.
  • Public monuments are created with the intention of permanence, serving as lasting symbols for future generations.
  • Street art challenges the notion of permanence, designed to be temporary yet making lasting impressions.

Technology

  • Digital data storage brings up questions of permanence, with concerns about data loss over time despite advances in technology.
  • In software development, permanent changes to code can create lasting impacts on functionality and user experience.
  • Blockchain technology is often discussed for its promise of permanence in data integrity, making transactions immutable.

Translations

Translations of the word "permanence" in other languages:

🇵🇹 permanência

🇮🇳 स्थायित्व

🇩🇪 Beständigkeit

🇮🇩 ketahanan

🇺🇦 постійність

🇵🇱 trwałość

🇯🇵 永続性 (えいぞくせい)

🇫🇷 permanence

🇪🇸 permanencia

🇹🇷 kalıcılık

🇰🇷 영속성

🇸🇦 ديمومة

🇨🇿 stálost

🇸🇰 stálosť

🇨🇳 永恒性 (yǒnghéng xìng)

🇸🇮 trajnost

🇮🇸 varanleiki

🇰🇿 тұрақтылық

🇬🇪 მუდმივობა

🇦🇿 daimilik

🇲🇽 permanencia

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,150, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.