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permanence

UK
/ˈpɜː.mə.nəns/
US
/ˈpɝː.mə.nəns/

Translations

permanencenoun
permanences
pl
The permanence of the ancient structures is a testament to the skill of their builders.
La pérennité des anciennes structures témoigne du savoir-faire de leurs bâtisseurs.
Additional translations
durabilitéSurtout pour les matériaux, les couleurs, les enregistrements, etc.
Synonyms
stability
immutability
continuity
perpetuity
endurance
durability
Antonyms
temporariness
transience
impermanence
permanenceadjective
UK
/ˈpɜː.mə.nəns/
US
/ˈpɝː.mə.nəns/
Used attributively before another noun to denote lasting or enduring quality.
pérenneAu sens de durable, qui dure dans le temps.
The museum uses permanence labels on its archival boxes.
Le musée utilise des étiquettes pérennes sur ses boîtes d'archives.

Definitions

permanencenoun
The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely.
The permanence of the ancient structures is a testament to the skill of their builders.
The ability of a material, colour, recording, etc., to resist deterioration or fading over time.
Artists favour pigments whose permanence ensures their paintings will not fade.
permanenceadjective
Attributive: denoting lasting or enduring quality.
The museum uses permanence labels on its archival boxes.
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