Meaning: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely
Hindi: स्थायी
Synonyms: lasting, enduring, perpetual, fixed, stable
Antonyms: temporary, transient, fleeting
Asked in: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) · SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) · SSC Steno 2026 T-1 · SSC CPO 2024 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 · SSC MTS 2020
permanent in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CPO 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, as the delicate pink petals bloom for only a short period.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Permanent
Word: Ephemeral
• Meaning: "Ephemeral" describes something that is short-lived, temporary, or fleeting. It refers to things that do not last for a long time.
• Example: "The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, as the delicate pink petals bloom for only a short period."
Antonym of Ephemeral:
To find the antonym (opposite meaning) of "ephemeral," we need a word that conveys the idea of something lasting for a long time, or indefinitely.
• Permanent means something that lasts forever or for a very long period without changing or fading away. This is the opposite of "ephemeral," which refers to something brief or short-lived.
Other Options:
• Transient: This also means something temporary or - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Transient
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (05-July Shift 1))Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Permanent
Correct Answer: Permanent
Explanation:
• Transient means temporary, short-lived, or not lasting long.
Now, let's look at the options:
• Transitory – ✅ synonym of transient; also means short-lived.
• Transparent – means clear or see-through; unrelated.
• Permanent – ✅ opposite of transient; means lasting or enduring.
• Irregular – means not consistent or not following a pattern; unrelated.
✅ Therefore, Permanent is the most appropriate antonym of Transient. - SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
We should not run after transient pleasures of the world.
(SSC CHSL 2024 T-1 (09-July Shift 4))Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Permanent
Correct Answer: Permanent
Explanation:
Transient (adjective) means temporary, short-lived, or lasting for a brief period.
Let’s evaluate the options:
• Sinful – Incorrect; related to morality, not duration.
• Permanent – ✅ Correct; means lasting indefinitely or forever, which is the opposite of transient.
• Joyful – Incorrect; refers to happiness, not duration.
• Unnatural – Incorrect; means not natural, unrelated to time or permanence.
So, the antonym of transient is permanent. - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level) Antonyms
Choose the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
PERMANENTAnswer & explanation
Answer: D) Temporary
Meaning: permanent = lasting for ever or for a very long time, not expected to change *(स्थायी)*.
Its opposite is temporary = lasting only for a limited time *(अस्थायी)*.
Why the others are wrong.
#B lasting = continuing for a long time *(टिकाऊ, स्थायी)* — a synonym, not an antonym.
#B eternal = without beginning or end *(शाश्वत, अनंत)* — even stronger than permanent.
#B stable = firmly fixed, not likely to change *(स्थिर)* — also on the same side as permanent.
Answer: Temporary
*Three options point the same way as the given word — in an antonym item that is the clearest sign they are synonyms.* - SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level) Antonyms
Choose the antonym of Permanent.
Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Temporary
Meaning: permanent = lasting for ever or for a very long time, not changing *(स्थायी)*.
Its opposite is temporary = lasting only for a limited time *(अस्थायी)*.
*a permanent job* ↔ *a temporary job*
Why the others are wrong.
#B Lasting = continuing for a long time *(टिकाऊ, स्थायी)* — a synonym.
#B Constant = unchanging, continuous *(निरंतर, स्थिर)* — a synonym.
#B Fixed = settled, not able to move or change *(नियत, स्थिर)* — a synonym.
Answer: Temporary
*Three synonyms and one antonym — in an antonym question, the odd one out is the answer.* - SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Antonyms
Choose the antonym of 'permanent':
Answer & explanation
Answer: C) Temporary
Meaning: permanent = lasting or intended to last indefinitely; not temporary *(स्थायी)*.
The antonym is temporary = lasting only for a limited time *(अस्थायी)*.
A *permanent* post versus a *temporary* contract.
Why the others are wrong.
• irreversible = cannot be undone or changed back *(अपरिवर्तनीय)* — a permanent change is an irreversible one; same side.
• lasting = enduring, continuing for a long time *(टिकाऊ, चिरस्थायी)* — a plain synonym.
• stable = firmly fixed, not likely to change *(स्थिर)* — near-synonym of permanent.
*Permanent and temporary are the classic pair — the ad always reads permanent or temporary staff.*
Examples
- “She got a permanent job after years of contract work.”
permanent – questions
What is the meaning of permanent in Hindi?
permanent means “स्थायी” in Hindi. In English: Lasting or intended to last indefinitely
What are the synonyms of permanent?
Synonyms of permanent: lasting, enduring, perpetual, fixed, stable.
What is the opposite of permanent?
Antonyms of permanent: temporary, transient, fleeting.
Has permanent been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – permanent has been asked 7 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Higher Secondary Level), SSC Selection Post Ph-14 2026 (Matriculation Level), SSC Steno 2026 T-1, SSC CPO 2024 T-1, SSC CHSL 2024 T-1, SSC MTS 2020.