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- [im-pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr mə nənt/
- /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ɪmˈpɜr mə nənt/
Definitions of impermanent word
- adjective impermanent not permanent or enduring; transitory. 1
- noun impermanent Not permanent. 1
- adjective impermanent fleeting, temporary 1
- adjective impermanent Something that is impermanent does not last for ever. 0
- adjective impermanent not permanent; fleeting; transitory 0
- adjective impermanent not permanent; not lasting; fleeting; temporary 0
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Origin of impermanent
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; im-2 + permanent
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Parts of speech for Impermanent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impermanent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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impermanent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impermanent
adj impermanent
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
- passing — going by or past; elapsing: He was feeling better with each passing day.
- perishable — subject to decay, ruin, or destruction: perishable fruits and vegetables.
- transient — not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
adjective impermanent
- evanescent — Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
- ephemeral — An ephemeral plant.
- transitory — not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.
- fleeting — swift; rapid: to be fleet of foot; a fleet horse.
Antonyms for impermanent
adj impermanent
- permanent — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
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