permanent

The definition of permanent is someone or something that is supposed to last for a very long time.

(adjective)

An example of something which is permanent is a tattoo.

See permanent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < MFr < L permanens, prp. of permanere < per, through + manere, to remain: see manor

noun

a hair wave that is produced as by applying chemical preparations and that remains even after the hair is washed

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See permanent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Lasting or remaining without essential change: “the universal human yearning for something permanent, enduring, without shadow of change” (Willa Cather).
Not expected to change in status, condition, or place: a permanent address; permanent secretary to the president.

noun

Any of several long-lasting hair styles usually achieved by chemical applications which straighten, curl, or wave the hair.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin permanēns, permanent-

Origin: , present participle of permanēre, to endure

Origin: : per-, throughout; see per-

Origin: + manēre, to remain; see men-³ in Indo-European roots

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