permanently
/ˈpɝmənəntli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a permanent manner; lastingly.
Adverb
Examples
We made an odd party before the arrival of the Ten, particularly when the Celebrity dropped in for lunch or dinner. He could not be induced to remain permanently at Mohair because Miss Trevor was at Asquith, but he appropriated a Hempstead cart from the Mohair stables and made the trip sometimes twi
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Forever.
Adverb
Examples
Necromancers were thought to have the power of restoring activity to the dead, either temporarily or permanently[.]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “permanently” mean?
In a permanent manner; lastingly.
Is “permanently” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.