Permanent
Permanent adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
Persistent is a synonym for permanent in lasting topic. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Permanent", when it comes to topics like continue, constant.
Persistent
Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.
Permanent is a synonym for persistent in continue topic. You can use "Permanent" instead an adjective "Persistent", if it concerns topics such as chronic.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- steady and permanent
- steady and persistent
- firm and permanent
- firm and persistent
- steadfast and permanent
- steadfast and persistent
- stubborn and permanent
- stubborn and persistent
- tenacious and permanent
- tenacious and persistent
- endless and permanent
- endless and persistent
- continuous and permanent
- continuous and persistent
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