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Permanence

Scope note

The quality of existing or functioning for a long, indefinite period of time without significant change. Use especially with regard to situations and to nonmechanical properties of objects or materials, such as resistance of color to fading or resistance of paper to acid deterioration; regarding long-term resistance to mechanical wear, prefer "durability."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191751

Broader Terms used

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Term used for

permanentness

Equivalent Terms used

permanent

Created

13yrs ago

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