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Definition of permanent

permanent

/ˈpɜːrmənənt/
per · ma · nent
Adverb:permanently
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Plural:permanents
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• adjective

1

Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

Example

"After three years as a contractor, she was finally offered a permanent position at the firm."

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• noun

1

A chemical treatment of the hair that produces curls or waves lasting for several months; a permanent wave.

Example

"She made an appointment at the beauty salon to get a permanent before the wedding."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French permanent, from Latin permanentem, the present participle of permanere ('to endure or hold out to the end'), formed from per- ('through') and manere ('to remain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Permanent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/permanent
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