Permanently

Definition

Permanently describes a state or condition that lasts forever or for an indefinitely long time, without any change.

Parts of Speech

• Adverb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɜrmənəntli/
• Respelling: PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee (with "PUR" as in "fur," "muh" as a softer "muh," "nuhnt" as in "hunt," and "lee" as in "see")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpɜːmənəntli/
• Respelling: PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee (similar to American English, with "PUR" as in "fur," "muh" as a softer "muh," "nuhnt" as in "hunt," and "lee" as in "see")

In both dialects, "permanently" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "PUR." The pronunciation reflects typical regional variations in vowel sounds and pronunciation style between American and British English, clearly articulating the word with emphasis on the "PUR" part.

Etymology

The word "permanently" is derived from the Latin word "permanens," from the verb "permanere," which means "to endure" or "to stay through." It incorporates the prefix "per-" meaning "through" and "manere," meaning "to stay."

Derivatives

• Permanent
• Permanence
• Permanency
• Non-permanent
• Semi-permanent

Synonyms

• Forever
• Indefinitely
• For good

Antonyms

• Temporarily
• Briefly
• Momentarily

Usage

"Permanently" is used to express the continuity or unchanging nature of a condition, action, or status. It implies a lack of interruption or end to a particular state. For instance, when one says a facility is permanently closed, it suggests that there are no current plans to reopen it in the future.

Related Terms

• Eternally
• Continuously
• Unchangingly
• Constantly
• Unceasingly

Detailed Definition

Adverb

• In a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time.
• Example: "The accident permanently damaged his vision."

• In a manner resistant to change or removal; in a fixed state.
• Example: "The data was permanently deleted from the system."