Antonyms for permanent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : pur-muh-nuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɜr mə nənt

Definition of permanent

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French permanent (14c.) or directly from Latin permanentem (nominative permanens) "remaining," present participle of permanere "endure, hold out, continue, stay to the end," from per- "through" (see per) + manere "stay" (see mansion). As a noun meaning "permanent wave," by 1909. Of clothing, permanent press attested from 1964.

adj constant, lasting

Example sentences :

We have not seen any permanent water for the last eighty miles.
Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest

An unlawful expedient can not become a permanent condition of government.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

But the present must not become the permanent condition of the Government.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

A surplus in the Treasury created by loans is not a permanent or safe reliance.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

Who, again, could undertake the permanent care of his mother?
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

We aim at the assurance of a rounded and permanent national life.
Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various

It is, indeed, one of the most permanent characteristics of Shakespeare.
Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris

No doubt the first permanent trails led to them from the hunting-grounds.
Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin

He leaves no permanent monument, no ruins of former greatness.
Extract from : « Indian Legends of Vancouver Island » by Alfred Carmichael

I hear you intend to make Radville your permanent residence, Mr. Duncan?
Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance

Synonyms for permanent

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