What is permanence? What is it described in relation to? Factors that are temporary, or also, to one extent or another, permanent? Can permanence exist in isolation?
PERMANENT, definition:
continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change: stable
— per·ma·nent·ly adverb
— per·ma·nent·ness noun
Examples:
She made a permanent home in this country.
Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.
The museum’s permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century.
The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings.
TEMPORARY, definition:
lasting for a limited time
— tem·po·rar·i·ness noun
Examples:
The drug will give you temporary relief from the pain.
The delay is only temporary.
The settlers built temporary shelters.
Source: Merriam Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com
