Definitions
- Referring to the state of being permanent or lasting. - Talking about the quality of something that is intended to last indefinitely. - Describing the condition of something that is unchanging and enduring.
- Referring to the quality of being permanent or lasting. - Talking about the state of something that is intended to last indefinitely. - Describing the condition of something that is unchanging and enduring.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the quality of being permanent or lasting.
- 2Both words describe something that is intended to last indefinitely.
- 3Both words convey the idea of something that is unchanging and enduring.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Permanency is a noun, while permanence can be used as both a noun and an adjective.
- 2Usage: Permanency is more commonly used in legal or bureaucratic contexts, while permanence is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Permanency can have a more technical or formal connotation, while permanence can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 4Frequency: Permanence is more commonly used than permanency in everyday language.
Remember this!
Permanency and permanence are synonyms that refer to the quality of being permanent or lasting. However, permanency is a noun that is more commonly used in legal or bureaucratic contexts, while permanence is a more versatile word that can be used in various contexts as both a noun and an adjective. Additionally, permanence is more commonly used in everyday language and has a less formal connotation.
