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Impermanent Definition & Meaning

impermanent
adjective
  1. not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
  2. existing or enduring for a limited time only

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What does impermanent mean?
not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing" existing or enduring for a limited time only
What part of speech is impermanent?
Impermanent is an adjective.
How many definitions does impermanent have?
Impermanent has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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