Nonpermanent

Pronunciation: /nɑnˈpɜrmənənt/

Definitions of nonpermanent

adjective describing a state or condition of not being permanent or lasting

Example Sentences

A1 My nonpermanent marker ran out of ink.

A2 She is staying in a nonpermanent rental apartment.

B1 The nonpermanent staff members are hired on a temporary basis.

B2 The nonpermanent solution to the problem proved to be ineffective in the long run.

C1 The nonpermanent nature of the contract allows for flexibility in changing circumstances.

C2 The nonpermanent residents of the city contribute to its diverse and ever-changing population.

Examples of nonpermanent in a Sentence

formal Nonpermanent employees are hired on a temporary basis.

informal The temporary staff are nonpermanent workers.

slang The gig workers are all nonpermanent.

figurative Change is the only nonpermanent thing in life.

Grammatical Forms of nonpermanent

• past tense: nonpermanented
• plural: nonpermanents
• comparative: more nonpermanent
• superlative: most nonpermanent
• present tense: nonpermanent
• future tense: will be nonpermanent
• perfect tense: have been nonpermanent
• continuous tense: is being nonpermanent
• singular: nonpermanent
• positive degree: nonpermanent
• infinitive: to be nonpermanent
• gerund: being nonpermanent
• participle: nonpermanent

Origin and Evolution of nonpermanent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'nonpermanent' is derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'permanent' meaning 'lasting or intended to last indefinitely'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'nonpermanent' has been used consistently since the 17th century to describe things that are not intended to last indefinitely or are temporary in nature.