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permanent
/ˈpɚmənənt/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERMANENT
[more permanent; most permanent]
:
lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever
:
not temporary or changing
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She made a permanent home in this country.
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Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage.
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The museum's permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century.
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The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings.
— permanence
/ˈpɚmənəns/
noun
[noncount]
— permanency
/ˈpɚmənənsi/
noun
[noncount]
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permanent
/ˈpɚmənənt/
noun
plural
permanents
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permanent
/ˈpɚmənənt/
noun
plural
permanents
Britannica Dictionary definition of PERMANENT
[count]
US, old-fashioned