Permanent
Permanent adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
Transitory
Transitory adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: a transitory panic struck me when I realized that we had left the baby in the car
Both words in one sentence
- In some cases, the change is permanent but the initial effect is transitory until they learn to control their new power reliably.
Source: Better Than New
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