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permanent
[ pur-muh-nuhnt ]
adjective
- existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: ,
- intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions:
a permanent employee; the permanent headquarters of the United Nations.
- long-lasting or nonfading:
permanent pleating; permanent ink.
noun
- Also called permanent wave. a wave or curl that is set into the hair by the application of a special chemical preparation and that remains for a number of months.
permanent
/ ˈɜːəəԳ /
adjective
- existing or intended to exist for an indefinite period
a permanent structure
- not expected to change for an indefinite time; not temporary
a permanent condition
Derived Forms
- ˈԱԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- m·ԱԳ· adverb
- m·ԱԳ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·m·ԱԳ adjective
- non·m·ԱԳ· adverb
- d·m·ԱԳ adjective
- ܲȴ-m·ԱԳ adjective
- quasi-m·ԱԳ· adverb
- ܲ·m·ԱԳ adjective
- sub·m·ԱԳ· adverb
- ܲ·m·ԱԳ adjective
- un·m·ԱԳ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of permanent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of permanent1
Example Sentences
The standard license plate, used to connect registered vehicles to their owners, is issued to all passenger vehicles, including commercial motor vehicles, motorcycles, permanent trailers, trailer coaches and park trailers.
Marshals Service is also without a permanent director, since Gadyaces Serralta, whom Trump appointed last month, has yet to be confirmed.
After initially saying he intended to be in “for the long haul,” he subsequently said he does not intend to apply for the permanent job.
When that detective secured a permanent promotion, they were reluctant to allocate the case to a more junior detective due to the team's workload, resulting in further delays.
But while Dr Yang's surgeries have brought visible improvements, some of the damage from the botched procedures may be permanent.
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