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permanence

 

[ ˈpɜːmənəns ]

Noun
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.

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

Etymology

The word 'permanence' originated from the Latin word 'permanentia', which means 'remaining unchanged'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of permanence has been a topic of philosophical discussion for centuries, with various thinkers exploring the idea of what truly lasts or endures over time.

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.