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quasi-permanent

qua·si-per·ma·nent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee pur-muh-nuh nt]
    • /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈpɜr mə nənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kwey-zahy, -sahy, kwah-see, -zee pur-muh-nuh nt]
    • /ˈkweɪ zaɪ, -saɪ, ˈkwɑ si, -zi ˈpɜr mə nənt/

Definitions of quasi-permanent word

  • adjective quasi-permanent existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change. 1
  • adjective quasi-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 quasi-permanent long-lasting or nonfading: permanent pleating; permanent ink. 1
  • noun quasi-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
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Origin of quasi-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 Quasi-permanent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Quasi-permanent

quasi-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".

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