permanently
SayPUR-muh-nuhnt-lee/ˈpɝmənəntli/UK/ˈpɜːmənəntli/
- 1In a manner that lasts indefinitely and is not meant to be undone or reversed.
The treaty permanently redrew the borders between the two nations.
After the operation, the metal plate stays permanently fixed to the bone.
Similarirreversibly, indefinitely, lastingly
Oppositetemporarily, provisionally
- 2For all time; without ever coming to an end.
The legend claims the two lovers were permanently bound across every lifetime.
Some distant stars appear to burn permanently in the night sky.
Similarforever, eternally, perpetually, everlastingly
Oppositetemporarily, briefly
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Origin
From Middle English permanently, formed from permanent plus the suffix -ly.