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permanence

Syllabification: (per·ma·nence)
Pronunciation: /ˈpərmənəns/
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Definition of permanence

noun

  • the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely:the clarity and permanence of the dyes

Derivatives

permanency

Pronunciation: /-sē/
noun

Origin:

late Middle English: from medieval Latin permanentia (perhaps via French), from permanent- 'remaining to the end', from the verb permanere

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