Impermanent and Permanent

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Impermanent adjective - Intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time.

Usage example: built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig

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Permanent is an antonym for impermanent in fleeting topic.

Permanent adjective - Lasting forever.

Usage example: a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon

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Impermanent is an antonym for permanent in lasting topic.

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