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permanent

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ˈpɜːrmənənt ]
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ˈpɜːmənənt ]
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Adjective

1. Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

damage was not thought to be permanent

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2. Lasting or continuing without interruption.

he's in a permanent state of rage

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Noun

1. A perm for the hair.

a woman with a home permanent

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Origin

1. Late Middle English from Latin permanent- ‘remaining to the end’ (perhaps via Old French), from per- ‘through’ + manere ‘remain’.

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