nonpermanent

per·ma·nent

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈpɜr mə nənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈpɜr mə nənt/

Definitions of nonpermanent word

adjective nonpermanent existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change. 1
adjective nonpermanent intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions: a permanent employee; the permanent headquarters of the United Nations. 1
adjective nonpermanent long-lasting or nonfading: permanent pleating; permanent ink. 1
noun nonpermanent Also called permanent wave. a wave or curl that is set into the hair by the application of a special chemical preparation and that remains for a number of months. 1
noun nonpermanent Not permanent. 1
adjective nonpermanent not existing or intended to exist for an indefinite time 0

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Origin of nonpermanent

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin permanent- (stem of permanēns), present participle of permanēre to remain. See per-, remain, -ent

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Parts of speech for Nonpermanent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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nonpermanent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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