permanent

adjective
UK: /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/
US: /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/

  1. Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever.

    1. This marker is permanent, so be careful where you draw. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum has a permanent collection of ancient artifacts on display for visitors. [ ] [ ]

  2. Fixed or not expected to change significantly.

    1. She has a permanent address now that she bought a house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company offered him a permanent position after his successful internship period. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

stable enduring eternal fixed lasting
permanent noun

  1. A chemical treatment to curl or straighten the hair, lasting for several months.

    1. She got a permanent at the salon to add curls to her hair. [ ] [ ]
    2. Getting a permanent can be damaging to your hair if not done by a professional. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "permanent" in English means: Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever., Fixed or not expected to change significantly..

The phonetic transcription of "permanent" is /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/ in British English and /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "permanent": stable, enduring, eternal, fixed, lasting.

Example usage of "permanent": "This marker is permanent, so be careful where you draw.". More examples on the page.