permanent

[ˈpɜːmənənt]

permanent Definition

• 1. lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
• 2. not temporary or fleeting

Using permanent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "permanent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company offered her a permanent position.

• Example

  He suffered permanent damage to his hearing.

• Example

  The artist used permanent ink for the tattoo.

• Example

  The decision had a permanent impact on their relationship.

permanent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for permanent

• lasting
• enduring
• eternal
• unchanging
• fixed

Antonyms for permanent

• temporary
• fleeting
• transient

Phrases with permanent

• permanent marker

  a type of pen that uses ink that is designed to be long-lasting and not easily removed

  Example

  Use a permanent marker to label the boxes.

• permanent residency

  the status of being allowed to live permanently in a country other than one's native country

  Example

  After living in the country for five years, she applied for permanent residency.

• permanent press

  a treatment applied to fabrics to make them resistant to wrinkles and creases

  Example

  These shirts are made with permanent press fabric.

Origins of permanent

from Latin 'permanens', meaning 'remaining throughout'

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Summary: permanent in Brief

The term 'permanent' [ˈpɜːmənənt] denotes something lasting or intended to last indefinitely, without change. It can refer to positions, damage, ink, or impact, as in 'The company offered her a permanent position.' 'Permanent' also appears in phrases like 'permanent marker,' which uses ink that is long-lasting and not easily removed.