Definitions and Examples of permanent, final, definite
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.
Example
He was offered a permanent position at the company after working there for three years.
Concluding or coming to an end; not to be altered or undone.
Example
After months of negotiations, they reached a final agreement on the terms of the contract.
Clearly defined or determined; not vague or uncertain.
Example
She gave me a definite answer about whether she could attend the party or not.
Key Differences: permanent vs final vs definite
- 1Permanent implies a sense of stability and lasting indefinitely without change.
- 2Final refers to something that is concluding or coming to an end and cannot be altered or undone.
- 3Definite conveys a sense of clarity and being clearly defined or determined.
Effective Usage of permanent, final, definite
- 1Legal Documents: Use permanent to describe legal agreements or contracts that are intended to last indefinitely.
- 2Decision Making: Use final to describe decisions that have been made and cannot be changed.
- 3Clarity: Use definite to describe things that are clear and well-defined.
Remember this!
The antonyms of provisional are permanent, final, and definite. These words convey a sense of stability, certainty, and permanence. Use permanent for legal documents, final for decision making, and definite for clarity in descriptions.
