Permant vs. Permanent: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 29, 2023
Permant is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is Permanent, which means lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.

Which is correct: Permant or Permanent
How to spell Permanent?

Permant is Incorrect

Permanent is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Permanent" as something that stands firm, with a clear "r" and "e" in the middle.

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Recollect that "Permanent" has the same number of letters as "elephant."

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Remember that permanent items "remain," so ensure the "r" and "e" are present.

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Visualize the word as having two parts: "perma-" (like in "permafrost") and "-nent."

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Associate "Permanent" with "consent" – both end in "-nent."

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Permant and Permanent Definitions
Permanent
Long-standing and not transient.
They established a permanent residence.

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Permanent
Existing perpetually; everlasting.
They had permanent feelings for each other.

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Permanent
Lasting or remaining without essential change
"the universal human yearning for something permanent, enduring, without shadow of change" (Willa Cather).

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Permanent
Not expected to change in status, condition, or place
A permanent address.
Permanent secretary to the president.

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Permanent
Any of several long-lasting hair styles usually achieved by chemical applications that straighten, curl, or wave the hair.

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Permanent
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
The countries are now locked in a permanent state of conflict.

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Permanent
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

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Permanent
(trading card games) A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.

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Permanent
Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression.
Eternity stands permanent and fixed.

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Permanent
Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place;
Permanent secretary to the president
Permanent address
Literature of permanent value

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Permanent
Not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition;
Permanent brain damage

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Permanent
Remaining unchanged even after attempts to change.
His disdain for the idea seemed permanent.

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FAQs
Why is it called Permanent?
It's derived from the Latin word "permanere" meaning "to endure" or "continue throughout."

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What is the verb form of Permanent?
The related verb is "permanate," though it's less common. "Persevere" and "persist" carry similar meanings.

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Which vowel is used before Permanent?
Typically, "a" is used, as in "a permanent marker."

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What is the plural form of Permanent?
Adjectives don't have plural forms, so "permanent" remains the same.

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Which preposition is used with Permanent?
Prepositions like "on," "in," or "for" can be used depending on the context (e.g., permanent mark on the table).

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Is Permanent a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though context can give it positive or negative connotations.

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Is Permanent an abstract noun?
When used as a noun (as in "a permanent"), it can be abstract.

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Is Permanent a countable noun?
Not when used as an adjective. When used as a noun, it can be both countable and uncountable depending on context.

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Which determiner is used with Permanent?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," "his" can be used.

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Which conjunction is used with Permanent?
Any conjunction can be used based on the sentence structure.

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Is Permanent a vowel or consonant?
The word "Permanent" starts with a consonant.

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Is the Permanent term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically in some contexts.

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Which article is used with Permanent?
"A" or "the" can be used before "permanent."

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What is the second form of Permanent?
Permanent is an adjective, so it doesn't have verb forms.

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What is the third form of Permanent?
Again, as an adjective, it doesn't have verb forms.

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How is Permanent used in a sentence?
"The museum established a permanent exhibit on ancient civilizations."

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