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permanent
01
unable to get undone, removed, or reversed
Examples
The ink from the pen left a permanent mark on the page, making it impossible to edit.
The graffiti on the wall seemed permanent, resisting multiple attempts to scrub it clean.
02
continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes
Examples
The museum 's permanent collection includes timeless masterpieces from around the world.
He gave up a permanent position in favor of the flexibility and independence of freelancing.
Permanent
01
a hairstyle created by using chemicals to set the hair into curls or waves that last for an extended period
Dialect
American
AmericanExamples
She decided to get a permanent before the wedding to have soft, lasting curls.
After years of straight hair, she opted for a bold change with a tight permanent.
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impermanent
permanently
semipermanent
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