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Meaning of impermanent in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪmˈpərmənənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    impermanent

    Definitions

    1. existing or enduring for a limited time only

    Synonyms

    • finite
  2. Qualitative Adjective

    impermanent

    Definitions

    1. not permanent

    Examples

    • « not lasting »
    • « politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber »
    • « impermanent palm cottages »
    • « a temperary arrangement »
    • « temporary housing »

    Synonyms

    • acting(a)
    • ephemeral
    • passing
    • short-lived
    • transient
    • transitory
    • fugacious
    • episodic
    • fly-by-night
    • improvised
    • jury-rigged
    • makeshift
    • temporal
    • terminable
    • visiting
    • guest(a)
    • working(a)
    • evanescent
    • interim
    • pro tem
    • pro tempore

    Antonyms

    • permanent
    • lasting

See also

  • unstable

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