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- [pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈpɜr mə nənt/
- /ˈpɜːmənənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pur-muh-nuh nt]
- /ˈpɜr mə nənt/
Definitions of permanent word
- adjective permanent existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change. 1
- adjective permanent intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions: a permanent employee; the permanent headquarters of the United Nations. 1
- adjective permanent long-lasting or nonfading: permanent pleating; permanent ink. 1
- noun permanent Also called permanent wave. a wave or curl that is set into the hair by the application of a special chemical preparation and that remains for a number of months. 1
- adjective permanent not temporary 1
- adjective permanent long lasting 1
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Origin of permanent
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin permanent- (stem of permanēns), present participle of permanēre to remain. See per-, remain, -ent
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Parts of speech for Permanent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
permanent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
permanent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for permanent
adj permanent
- durable — able to resist wear, decay, etc., well; lasting; enduring.
- perpetual — continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
- long-lasting — enduring or existing for a long period of time: a long-lasting friendship.
- stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
- invariable — not variable; not changing or capable of being changed; static or constant.
Antonyms for permanent
adj permanent
- temporary — an office worker hired, usually through an agency on a per diem basis, for a short period of time.
adjective permanent
- impermanent — not permanent or enduring; transitory.
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