Definitions for Permanence
ˈpɜr mə nənsper·ma·nence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. permanence, permanencynoun

   the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. permanencenoun

   The state of being permanent.

2. permanencenoun

   The reciprocal of magnetic inductance.

3. Etymology: From permanentia, from permaneo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Permanence, Permanencynoun

   Duration; consistency; continuance in the same state; lastingness.

   Etymology: from permanent.

   Salt, they say, is the basis of solidity and permanency in compound bodies, without which the other four elements might be variously blended together, but would remain imcompacted. Boyle.

   Shall I dispute whether there be any such material being that hath such a permanence or fixedness in being. Matthew Hale.

   From the permanency and immutability of nature hitherto, they argued its permanency and immutability for the future. Thomas Burnet, Theory of the Earth.

   Such a punctum to our conceptions is almost equivalent to permanency and rest. Richard Bentley.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Permanencenoun

   alt. of Permanency

Matched Categories

1. • Duration

How to pronounce Permanence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Permanence in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Permanence in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Permanence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Permanence in a Sentence

1. Tyron Edwards:

   Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated

2. Scott Kessler:

   In other sectors there's a greater sense of permanence in the leadership, but tech is always changing.

3. Chuck Schumer:

   One of our goals in the upcoming Build Back Better plan is to extend this way beyond December 31. Many of us would like to make this permanent, but we're going to extend it. It will be extended for sure, for a very a significant amount of time, and we will see if we will get the permanence we are fighting for, so this is very, very important for everybody.

4. Edwin Brooks:

   The collateral consequences have been devastating... the permanence of his conviction, the loss of his security clearance, not being able to use his training and experience, it has a lasting impact on him. He likes guns, and he can only look at pictures of them now, that's a permanent scarlet letter.

5. Christen Kuikoua:

   Change is inevitable; permanence is an illusion. There are moments when comfort breeds complacency, prompting the Divine to disrupt our equilibrium. Instead of fearing these shifts, interpret them as signs. Embrace a positive mindset and practice patience, for in doing so, you open the door to blessings that surpass your wildest expectations.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Permanence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Permanence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Permanence
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Permanence