permanence
gb/pˈɚmənəns/ us/pˈɚmənəns/
C1
English
állandóság, tartósság, határozatlan idejű állás, állandó állás
NOUN
C1
1
állandóság
B2
Usage pattern:
the permanence of [something]
After years of moving around, she wanted the permanence of owning a home.
Évekig tartó költözések után a saját otthon nyújtotta állandóságra vágyott.
Signing the contract gave the project a feeling of permanence.
A szerződés aláírása állandóság érzetét adta a projektnek.
They worried about the permanence of the decision once it was made public.
Learner examples
I want more permanence in my life.
Több állandóságot szeretnék az életemben.
This change may not have permanence.
Lehet, hogy ez a változás nem lesz tartós.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse permanence (lasting) with permission (allowing).
Meaning
the quality of lasting
Collocations
a sense of permanence
|an air of permanence
|seek permanence
|offer permanence
|need permanence
|lack permanence
|the permanence of a decision
|the permanence of a change
|the permanence of a relationship
|the permanence of a solution
Synonyms
durability (often used for physical things that can withstand wear.)
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stability (emphasizes not changing or being upset.)
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lastingness (a close, more literal synonym but less common.)
Antonyms
impermanence (the state of not lasting; temporary nature.)
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temporariness (emphasizes that something is only for a short time.)
Themes
daily_life
|time
|relationships
Definition
the quality of lasting for a long time and not changing or ending
the state or quality of being permanent; the fact of lasting for a long time and not being temporary
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
2
tartósság
B2
Usage pattern:
the permanence of [ink/paint/paper/photo]
The label claims the ink has excellent permanence on paper.
A címke szerint a tinta papíron kiváló tartósságú.
Museum staff choose pigments for their permanence under light.
A múzeum munkatársai azért választanak pigmenteket, mert fény hatására is megőrzik az eredeti megjelenésüket.
The photograph lost detail because the dyes had poor permanence.
Learner examples
This paint has good permanence.
Ennek a festéknek jó a tartóssága.
The colors faded because the ink had low permanence.
A színek kifakultak, mert a tinta nem volt elég tartós.
Common mistake:
Learners may use permanent when they mean long-lasting (durable); in art, permanence specifically relates to fading and aging.
Meaning
resistance to fading or decay
Collocations
color permanence
|ink permanence
|pigment permanence
|print permanence
|image permanence
|lightfastness and permanence
|test the permanence
|improve permanence
|poor permanence
|archival permanence
Synonyms
lightfastness (more specific: resistance to fading from light exposure.)
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archival quality (emphasizes suitability for long-term storage and preservation.)
Antonyms
fading (loss of color or clarity over time.)
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instability (tendency to change chemically or degrade.)
Themes
art
|materials
|technology
Definition
how well a color or material stays the same and does not fade
the ability of a color, ink, photograph, or material to keep its original appearance over time without fading or deteriorating
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
3
Usage pattern:
gain/permanence in [a job/role/organization]
After a year on contract, she was finally granted permanence.
Egy év szerződéses munka után végre határozatlan idejű állást kapott.
The policy reduced permanence by increasing the number of short-term roles.
A szabályzat csökkentette a határozatlan idejű állások arányát azzal, hogy növelte a rövid távú pozíciók számát.
He accepted a lower salary in exchange for permanence in the position.
Learner examples
I want permanence in my job.
Határozatlan idejű állást szeretnék.
She got permanence after her probation period.
A próbaidő után határozatlan idejű állást kapott.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse permanence where job security is more natural in everyday conversation.
Meaning
permanent employment status
Collocations
gain permanence
|achieve permanence
|offer permanence
|permanence in a post
|permanence in office
|lack of permanence
|promise of permanence
|move toward permanence
|grant permanence
|permanence of employment
Synonyms
tenure (often used in education or formal institutions, implying protected status.)
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job security (broader: confidence that a job will continue, even without formal permanence.)
Antonyms
temporary work (work for a limited period rather than ongoing employment.)
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precariousness (lack of stability; risk of losing the job.)
Themes
work
|business
|education
Definition
having a job that is not temporary
the condition of having a permanent position, especially in a job; long-term employment rather than temporary work
Grammar
Dictionary form
permanence
IPA
GB/pˈɚmənəns/
US/pˈɚmənəns/
Syllables & stress
per - man - ence (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: permanence
- Plural: permanence
Word family
Core family
permanent
adjective B1
permanently
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
impermanence
noun
impermanent
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
permanency
noun
Expressions
air of permanence
1/ˈɛɹ əv pˈɚmənəns/
fixed phrase
impression of being lasting
a feeling that something looks permanent
Examples
- The stone steps gave the entrance an air of permanence.
- Even a small renovation can add an air of permanence to the space.
- The pop-up shop tried to project an air of permanence.
Learner examples
- The building has an air of permanence.
permanence of vision
1/pˈɚmənəns əv vˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
images briefly linger in the eye
the way your eyes keep an image for a moment after it disappears
Examples
- Early filmmakers explained motion pictures using the permanence of vision.
- The illusion relies on the viewer’s permanence of vision and rapid frame changes.
sense of permanence
1/sˈɛns əv pˈɚmənəns/
fixed phrase
feeling that something will last
a feeling that something will not change soon
Examples
- Planting trees gave the yard a sense of permanence.
- They wanted their children to grow up with a sense of permanence.
- The temporary offices never created a sense of permanence for staff.
Learner examples
- This home gives me a sense of permanence.
- We want a sense of permanence in our lives.