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Definitively vs Permanently - What's the difference?

definitively | permanently |

As adverbs the difference between definitively and permanently

is that definitively is in a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final while permanently is in a permanent manner; lastingly.

definitively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a way that is not only decisive, but also conclusive and final.

    • See also

    * definitely

    permanently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a permanent manner; lastingly.
  • *
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  • Forever.

    • Derived terms

    * permafrozen