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permanence

per·ma·nence

UK/ˈpɜmənəns/ US/ˈpɜɹmənəns/ rare

noun

1.

the property of being able to exist for an indefinite duration

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Origin

From Middle English permanence, permanens, from Middle French permanence, from Medieval Latin permanentia, from Latin permaneō (“to remain; last”).

Phrases

  • object permanence

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