permanent

1 of 2

adjective

per·ma·nent ˈpər-mə-nənt How to pronounce permanent (audio)

ˈpərm-nənt

: continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : stable

the museum's permanent art collection

an accident causing permanent injury

: not easily removed, washed away, or erased : indelible sense 1a

permanent stains

: making marks that cannot easily be removed : indelible sense 1b

labeling boxes with permanent markers

permanentness noun

permanent

2 of 2

noun

: a long-lasting hair wave produced by mechanical and chemical means

called also permanent wave

Example Sentences

Adjective She made a permanent home in this country. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage. The museum's permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century. The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Or for a more permanent solution, build custom shelves to fit your attic closet.

Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, the city leadership has not presented a permanent solution or a comprehensive plan.

Isabella Murray, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 The duo has unapologetically helped in dismantling loc stereotypes, compelling a generation of Black women to explore styles, both temporary and permanent.

Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022 Qatar should provide Afghans shelter until a permanent solution is found.

Jonathan Schanzer, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 The leak was discovered this year, and the pipeline has been operating at reduced capacity under a temporary fix while officials designed a more permanent solution.

Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 To help consumers navigate this shortage, CPAP.com prioritized providing education aimed at helping customers looking for CPAP machines to find viable temporary and permanent workarounds.

Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Symptoms of the disease include fever, fatigue, weight loss, general pains and aches, digestive system issues, dizziness, ringing in the ears, abrupt hearing loss, temporary or permanent blindness and shortness of breath.

Christopher Brito, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2022 Some people with vasculitis may also experience dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and double vision or temporary or permanent blindness, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022

Noun

If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.

Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021 The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is working on making three Slow Streets closed to through traffic during the pandemic permanent: Page, Shotwell and Sanchez streets.

Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2021 The salon’s services include coloring, permanents, hairstyling, highlights and shampoos.

Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 22 Mar. 2020 Turning loanee signings into permanents has been of top priority.

SI.com, 12 July 2018 The decision makes permanent an earlier injunction that had temporarily blocked the law.

Washington Post, 18 June 2018 See More

permanent 1 of 2

adjective

as in eternal

lasting forever a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

temporary
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transitory
mortal
momentary
ephemeral
fleeting
passing
evanescent
interim
provisional
fugitive
short-lived
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permanent

2 of 2

noun

as in perm

Synonyms & Similar Words

perm
big hair
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Mohawk
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Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of permanent are durable, lasting, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

permanent living arrangements

Although the words durable and permanent have much in common, durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

durable fabrics

The words lasting and permanent can be used in similar contexts, but lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

a book that left a lasting impression on me

The meanings of stable and permanent largely overlap; however, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

a stable government

单词	permanent
释义	permanent 1 of 2 adjective per·ma·nent ˈpər-mə-nənt ˈpərm-nənt 1 : continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : stable the museum's permanent art collection an accident causing permanent injury 2 a : not easily removed, washed away, or erased : indelible sense 1a permanent stains b : making marks that cannot easily be removed : indelible sense 1b labeling boxes with permanent markers permanentness noun permanent 2 of 2 noun : a long-lasting hair wave produced by mechanical and chemical means called also permanent wave Synonyms Adjective ceaseless dateless deathless endless eternal everlasting immortal perpetual undying unending See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective She made a permanent home in this country. Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage. The museum's permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century. The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Or for a more permanent solution, build custom shelves to fit your attic closet. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2022 Unfortunately, the city leadership has not presented a permanent solution or a comprehensive plan. Isabella Murray, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2022 The duo has unapologetically helped in dismantling loc stereotypes, compelling a generation of Black women to explore styles, both temporary and permanent. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 23 Aug. 2022 Qatar should provide Afghans shelter until a permanent solution is found. Jonathan Schanzer, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022 The leak was discovered this year, and the pipeline has been operating at reduced capacity under a temporary fix while officials designed a more permanent solution. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2022 To help consumers navigate this shortage, CPAP.com prioritized providing education aimed at helping customers looking for CPAP machines to find viable temporary and permanent workarounds. Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Symptoms of the disease include fever, fatigue, weight loss, general pains and aches, digestive system issues, dizziness, ringing in the ears, abrupt hearing loss, temporary or permanent blindness and shortness of breath. Christopher Brito, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2022 Some people with vasculitis may also experience dizziness, ringing in the ears, hearing loss and double vision or temporary or permanent blindness, according to the Mayo Clinic. Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 Noun If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever. Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021 The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is working on making three Slow Streets closed to through traffic during the pandemic permanent: Page, Shotwell and Sanchez streets. Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2021 The salon’s services include coloring, permanents, hairstyling, highlights and shampoos. Vincent T. Davis, ExpressNews.com, 22 Mar. 2020 Turning loanee signings into permanents has been of top priority. SI.com, 12 July 2018 The decision makes permanent an earlier injunction that had temporarily blocked the law. Washington Post, 18 June 2018 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre to remain — more at per-, mansion First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1925, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing permanent permanent magnet permanent tissue permanent tooth permanent press permanent magnet permanent tissue permanent tooth permanent press Kids Definition permanent adjective per·ma·nent ˈpər-mə-nənt : lasting or meant to last for a long time : not temporary Some permanent changes will be made. Medical Definition permanent adjective per·ma·nent ˈpərm(-ə)-nənt : of, relating to, or being a permanent tooth permanent dentition permanent 1 of 2 adjective as in eternal lasting forever a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance eternal immortal endless perpetual lasting durable everlasting unending enduring continuous deathless persistent undying ceaseless indelible continual indestructible stable stubborn continuing uninterrupted unbroken indissoluble abiding indefeasible steadfast timeless imperishable standing indefectible long-lived dateless inexpungible unceasing unfailing unremitting incessant steady unfaltering Antonyms & Near Antonyms temporary transient impermanent transitory mortal momentary ephemeral fleeting passing evanescent interim provisional fugitive short-lived fugacious short-term See More permanent 2 of 2 noun as in perm Synonyms & Similar Words perm big hair conk haircut fade hairstyle coiffure hairdo beehive pug crew cut bun crop buzz cut cut shag trim French twist upsweep pigtail queue shingle do bob updo chignon ponytail pageboy roach braid pompadour ducktail Mohawk plait comb-over Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of permanent are durable, lasting, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely. permanent living arrangements Although the words durable and permanent have much in common, durable implies power to resist destructive agencies. durable fabrics The words lasting and permanent can be used in similar contexts, but lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely. a book that left a lasting impression on me The meanings of stable and permanent largely overlap; however, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced. a stable government
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