Permanent

Quick meaning: Permanent is an adjective meaning Without end, eternal.

Meaning

Without end, eternal.

More Meanings

1. Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
2. A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
3. (linear algebra, combinatorics) Given an n×n matrix a_ij,, the sum over all permutations π, of ∏ᵢ₌₁ⁿa_iπ(i).
4. (collectible card games) A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.
5. (transitive, dated) To perm (the hair).

Example Sentences

Nothing in this world is truly permanent.

The countries are now locked in a permanent state of conflict.

Things that had been permanent and unquestionable were suddenly thrown into doubt.

She had pewter-coloured hair set in a ruthless permanent, a hard beak and large moist eyes with the sympathetic expression of wet stones.

Word Forms

• permanents
• permanenting
• permanented

Synonyms for permanent

Depending on context, synonyms include everlasting, forever, never-ending, unending, durable, intransient.

Antonyms for permanent

Common opposites include impermanent, temporary.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include everlasting, eternal, ageless, perpetual, imperishable, unceasing.

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