permanently

adverb

per·​ma·​nent·​ly ˈpər-mə-nənt-lē 

ˈpərm-nənt-

: in a permanent manner : in a way that continues without changing or ending : in a way that is not brief or temporary

The restaurant closed permanently in May.

an area where the ground is permanently frozen

Artificial intelligence has permanently changed our understanding of the mind and has proved itself in hundreds of unsung applications.

—Steven Pinker

Synonyms of permanently

• forever
• always
• eternally

Examples of permanently in a Sentence

planned to stay there permanently

Recent Examples on the Web

How consumers respond One of the main worries of central bankers is that businesses and consumers may start permanently adjusting their behaviors to account for high prices. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals nixed a trailblazing California law on Wednesday, permanently barring the state’s efforts to force federal immigration agents to display identification while on duty. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The school permanently closed in June, and the district is planning to sell the property. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Losing a paycheck can make claiming benefits at 62 look appealing, but starting before full retirement age permanently reduces your monthly benefit. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above