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Meaning of impermanent in English
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/ɪmˈpərmənənt/
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Classifying Adjective
impermanent
Definitions
1.
existing or enduring for a limited time only
Synonyms
finite
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