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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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԱԳٱ, adverb
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Other yvlog 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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yvlog 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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yvlog 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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Hamas accused Israel of violating the original agreement, according to which there would be a second phase where all the remaining living hostages would be handed over and the war brought to a permanent end.

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If their behaviour doesn't normalize, it could signal permanent brain damage, and humane euthanasia becomes necessary.

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Border Patrol Deputy Chief David BeMiller said Tuesday that more than 50 miles of permanent and temporary sections of the wall have been constructed since Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20.

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These women intentionally resign themselves to a permanent state of ignorance.

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It means the independent forecaster can make assessment of announcements which make permanent tax or spending commitments worth more than 1% of the size of the UK's economy.

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