B2nounformalphilosophypsychology
US/ˈpɜːr.mə.nəns/
UK/ˈpɜː.mə.nəns/
the quality of lasting for a very long time or forever
In context
Many young people are afraid of the permanence of marriage.
The permanence of the ink means the message will never fade.
Owning a home gave her a sense of permanence after years of renting.
Words that go with permanence
noun + preposition
- sense of permanenceThe old stone walls gave the town a sense of permanence.
- illusion of permanenceSocial media creates an illusion of permanence.
- lack of permanenceRenters often complain about the lack of permanence.
- desire for permanenceHis desire for permanence made him buy a house.
verb + noun
- seek permanenceRefugees seek permanence after years of moving.
adjective + noun
- false permanenceThe bright lights gave the shop a false permanence.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the permanence jobCorrect: the permanent job