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per·ma·nent
I. \]t\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, remain, from per- through, throughout + manēre to remain — more at per-, mansion
: continuing or enduring (as in the same state, status, place) without fundamental or marked change : not subject to fluctuation or alteration : fixed or intended to be fixed : lasting, stable
< literature of permanent, not ephemeral, value >
< likely to cause permanent injury >
< the paintings in the permanent collection >
< elected permanent chairman of the convention >
• per·ma·nent·ness noun -es
II. noun
(-s)
1. : one that is permanent; specifically : something (as a quality, element, entity) conceived of as abiding or eternal
< the permanents of existence — D.W.Gotshalk >
2. : permanent wave
< an unbecoming permanent — Ruth Domino > |