permanency en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Latin permanentia. Compare permanence.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The state or quality of permanence.
The permanency of the new government is questionable.
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(countable) A person or thing permanently in residence.
Family Ghosts are permanencies, you know; but I'll tell you what I'll do.
1885, Gertrude Jerdon, Keyhole Country, page 108:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| permanencies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |