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单词 impermanent
释义

impermanent

adjective

im·​per·​ma·​nent (ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nənt How to pronounce impermanent (audio)
-ˈpərm-
: not permanent : transient
impermanently adverb

Synonyms

  • ad interim
  • interim
  • provisional
  • provisionary
  • provisory
  • short-term
  • temporary
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Example Sentences

built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig a summer romance that was an impermanent fancy, quickly forgotten
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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

impermanent

adjective

1
as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • temporary
  • interim
  • provisional
  • transitional
  • short-term
  • transitory
  • ephemeral
  • acting
  • provisory
  • fleeting
  • alternate
  • ad interim
  • provisionary
  • expedient
  • makeshift
  • improvised
  • conditional
  • proxy
  • intermediary
  • intermediate
  • substitute
  • limited
  • tentative
  • terminable
  • qualified
  • replaceable
  • short-lived
  • terminate
  • fugitive
  • contingent
  • short-range

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanent
  • fixed
  • final
  • unconditional
  • settled
  • long-term
  • unqualified
  • unlimited
  • eternal
  • lasting
  • everlasting
  • deathless
  • immortal
  • enduring
  • set
  • perpetual
  • endless
  • timeless
  • standing
  • extended
  • unending
  • undying
  • dateless
  • long-range
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2
as in flash
lasting only for a short time a summer romance that was an impermanent fancy, quickly forgotten

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • temporary
  • flash
  • transient
  • transitory
  • ephemeral
  • brief
  • evanescent
  • passing
  • fleeting
  • momentary
  • deciduous
  • fugacious
  • short-lived
  • short
  • fugitive
  • little
  • acting
  • provisional
  • short-term
  • interim
  • shortish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • permanent
  • eternal
  • deathless
  • enduring
  • everlasting
  • immortal
  • lasting
  • timeless
  • endless
  • unending
  • perpetual
  • ceaseless
  • undying
  • lifelong
  • durable
  • persistent
  • long-lived
  • indestructible
  • imperishable
  • dateless
  • continuing
  • indefectible
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