permanence
gb/pˈɚmənəns/ us/pˈɚmənəns/
C1
Inglese
Accezioni
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Sostantivo
C1
property
1
the quality of lasting
the quality of lasting for a long time and not changing or ending
Schema d'uso:
the permanence of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse permanence (lasting) with permission (allowing).
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
impermanence (the state of not lasting; temporary nature.)
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temporariness (emphasizes that something is only for a short time.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
daily_life
|time
|relationships
Esempi
- After years of moving around, she wanted the permanence of owning a home.
- Signing the contract gave the project a feeling of permanence.
- They worried about the permanence of the decision once it was made public.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want more permanence in my life.
- This change may not have permanence.
Sostantivo
technical
C2
property
2
resistance to fading or decay
how well a color or material stays the same and does not fade
Schema d'uso:
the permanence of [ink/paint/paper/photo]
Errore comune:
Learners may use permanent when they mean long-lasting (durable); in art, permanence specifically relates to fading and aging.
Sinonimi
lightfastness (more specific: resistance to fading from light exposure.)
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archival quality (emphasizes suitability for long-term storage and preservation.)
Contrari
fading (loss of color or clarity over time.)
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instability (tendency to change chemically or degrade.)
Collocazioni
color permanence
|ink permanence
|pigment permanence
|print permanence
|image permanence
|lightfastness and permanence
|test the permanence
|improve permanence
|poor permanence
|archival permanence
Temi
art
|materials
|technology
Esempi
- The label claims the ink has excellent permanence on paper.
- Museum staff choose pigments for their permanence under light.
- The photograph lost detail because the dyes had poor permanence.
Esempi per chi studia
- This paint has good permanence.
- The colors faded because the ink had low permanence.
Sostantivo
business
C1
state
3
permanent employment status
having a job that is not temporary
Schema d'uso:
gain/permanence in [a job/role/organization]
Errore comune:
Learners may overuse permanence where job security is more natural in everyday conversation.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
temporary work (work for a limited period rather than ongoing employment.)
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precariousness (lack of stability; risk of losing the job.)
Collocazioni
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
Temi
work
|business
|education
Esempi
- After a year on contract, she was finally granted permanence.
- The policy reduced permanence by increasing the number of short-term roles.
- He accepted a lower salary in exchange for permanence in the position.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want permanence in my job.
- She got permanence after her probation period.
Grammatica
Forma base
permanence
IPA
GB/pˈɚmənəns/
US/pˈɚmənəns/
Sillabe e accento
per - man - ence (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: permanence
- Plural: permanence
Famiglia di parole
Core family
permanent
adjective B1
permanently
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
impermanence
noun
impermanent
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
permanency
noun
Espressioni
air of permanence
1/ˈɛɹ əv pˈɚmənəns/
fixed phrase
impression of being lasting
a feeling that something looks permanent
Esempi
- 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.
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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.