Meaning of the word permanent in English

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permanent

US /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/

UK /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/

lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely

Example:

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She is looking for a permanent job.

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The ink created a permanent stain on the carpet.

Synonym:

lasting enduring fixed stable constant

Synonym:

temporary transient ephemeral

a perm

Example:

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She got a permanent at the salon.

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My grandmother used to get a permanent every few months.

Synonym:

perm permanent wave

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permanently permanent marker