perˈmanency noun

1. Permanence
2. A thing that is permanent

perˈmanently adverb

permanent health insurance noun

A type of insurance that provides an income in cases of prolonged absence from work because of illness or disability (abbrev PHI)

permanent magnet see under magnet

permanent marker permanent markers a marker pen designed to make indelible markings

permanent press noun

A process by which clothes can be made to retain pleats, trouser-creases, etc

permanent set noun (engineering)

The distortion or extension of a structure, etc, which remains after the elastic limit has been exceeded by stress, load, etc

permanent teeth noun

The adult teeth, which come after the milk teeth lost in childhood

permanent wave noun

A long-lasting artificial wave or curl in hair induced by chemical treatment, now usually contracted as perm

permanent way noun

The finished road of a railway