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permanent

[ pur-muh-nuhnt ]

adjective

  1. existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  2. 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.

  3. long-lasting or nonfading:

    permanent pleating; permanent ink.



noun

  1. Also called permanent 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

  1. existing or intended to exist for an indefinite period

    a permanent structure

  2. not expected to change for an indefinite time; not temporary

    a permanent condition

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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱԳٱ, adverb
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • m·ԱԳ· adverb
  • m·ԱԳ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·m·ԱԳ adjective
  • non·m·ԱԳ· adverb
  • d·m·ԱԳ adjective
  • ܲȴ-m·ԱԳ adjective
  • quasi-m·ԱԳ· adverb
  • ܲ·m·ԱԳ adjective
  • sub·m·ԱԳ· adverb
  • ܲ·m·ԱԳ adjective
  • un·m·ԱԳ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of permanent1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin permanent-, stem of ŧԲ “remaining,” present participle of ŧ “to remain”; per-, remain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of permanent1

C15: from Latin permanens continuing, from ŧ to stay to the end, from per- through + ŧ to remain
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She's not a citizen, but a permanent resident.

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“We have a permanent dialogue with the United States,” said Ebrard, who has been shuttling back and forth between the two nations to meet with U.S. officials.

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However she has not found a permanent home and has been mainly staying in temporary accommodation like B&Bs.

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This means all citations issued this weekend will be addressed through the court process, and violations that are sustained will go on students’ permanent records.

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In a ruling on Wednesday, US District Judge Dale Ho said that the Justice Department had not objected to a motion from Adams seeking the permanent dismissal of the case.

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