permanently

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permanently

He has a permanently disabled parking permit displayed on his car's dashboard.

Definition

Adverb 1. In a way that lasts or remains unchanged forever; for all future time. * The decision to close the factory is permanently final. * The tattoo is permanently inked on her skin. 2. In a way that is not temporary or subject to change; enduringly. * After the accident, he was permanently confined to a wheelchair. * She has moved permanently to New Zealand.

Usage Examples
  • The website was permanently shut down due to a security breach.
  • Some dyes can permanently stain clothing.
  • He hopes to settle permanently in the countryside after he retires.
  • The scar on his face serves as a permanently visible reminder of the event.
Advanced Usage
  • "Permanently etched/engraved": Used to describe something fixed indelibly, either literally or figuratively.
    • The memory of that day is permanently etched in my mind.
  • "Permanently affixed": Used in formal or technical contexts to describe something attached in a way not intended to be removed.
    • The plaque was permanently affixed to the building's foundation.
Variants and Related Words
  • Permanent (Adjective): Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
    • They are looking for a permanent home.
  • Permanence (Noun): The state or quality of lasting forever.
    • The artist sought to create a sense of permanence with his sculptures.
Synonyms
  • Forever
  • For good
  • Irrevocably
  • Enduringly
  • Lastingly
Antonyms
  • Temporarily
  • Briefly
  • Fleetingly
  • Provisionally
Related Phrases
  • Permanent resident: A person who has been granted the right to live indefinitely in a country of which they are not a citizen.
    • She became a permanent resident five years ago.
  • Permanent marker: A type of pen with ink that is designed to be resistant to fading and water.
    • Please label the boxes with a permanent marker.
permanently

He has a permanently disabled parking permit displayed on his car's dashboard.

Adverb
  1. for a long time without essential change
    • he is permanently disabled