permanence
UK: /ˈpɜːmənəns/ | US: /ˈpɜːrmənəns/
n. the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely
permanence = per<through> + man<remain> + ence<noun suffix>
- per (Latin per-): "through," implying continuity or thoroughness.
- man (Latin manēre): "to remain, stay," reflecting endurance.
- ence (Latin -entia): noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality.
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin permanēre ("to endure"), combining per- (thoroughly) + manēre (to stay). The word evolved through Old French permanence to Middle English, retaining its core sense of enduring continuity. The morphemes logically progress from "remaining through time" to the abstract concept of unchanging persistence.
The permanence of the ancient pyramids astounds modern architects.
She sought a sense of permanence in her ever-changing career.
Digital data lacks the physical permanence of printed records.
The artist questioned the permanence of beauty in his work.
Laws must balance flexibility with permanence to remain effective.