Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Lasting forever or for a very long time without change.
Permanently
/ˈpɜːmənəntli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The tattoo was mistakenly thought to be temporary.
His vision was permanently altered by the procedure.
The treaty permanently ended hostilities between the two nations.
Etymology:
From Middle English permanent, via Latin permanens, the present participle of permanere, meaning to stay to the end. Composed of per-, meaning through, and manere, meaning to remain.
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