permanent

Meaning

Adj

1. Without end, eternal.
2. Lasting for an indefinitely long time.

Noun

1. A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
2. Given an n×n matrix a_ij,, the sum over all permutations π, of ∏ᵢ₌₁ⁿa_iπ(i).
3. A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.

Verb

To perm (the hair).

Synonyms

constant

lasting

perpetual

enduring

standing

fixed

eternal

continual

durable

everlasting

stable

firm

steady

abiding

continuous

perm

sustained

permanent wave

indelible

regular

stationary

invariable

perennial

immovable

unchanging

unlimited

uninterrupted

changeless

persistent

infinite

cooked

immutable

forever

termless

substantial

certainty

unchangeable

unyielding

ancient

matured

solid

ripe

set

steadfast

perpetuity

impermeable

endless

ready

steadiness

imperishable

Translations

permanente

permanent

permanente

ständig

permanente

stabile

bestendig

dauerhaft

beständig

permanent

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈpɝmənənt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: permanent

In summary

From Middle English permanent, permanente, from Middle French permanent, from Latin permanēns, from permaneō (“I stay through”). First attested in the 15th century.

Sentences

Unfortunately , the choice is permanent .

The couple separated and reunited three times before they made a permanent break .