permanency

noun

per·​ma·​nen·​cy ˈpər-mə-nən(t)-sē How to pronounce permanency (audio)
ˈpərm-nən(t)-
plural permanencies
1
2
: something permanent

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Power of permanency in a world that loves to swipe The modern challenge of deploying storytelling as a form of activism is retaining the audience’s attention for a sustained period of time. Gemma Allen, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 And because of the sense of permanency the internet brings, this is the kind of thing future employers or colleges will have access to, Uhls said. Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 22 Sep. 2024 But Amanda Zimmerman said foster care workers encouraged her to proceed with adoption right away; establishing permanency quickly is a goal for children in care. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 7 July 2024 But taking a step back and realizing not much has changed reveals the problematic permanency of plastic contamination. Adriana Perez, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for permanency 

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of permanency was in 1555

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“Permanency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanency. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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