permanent

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/ˈpɜːmənənt/ English

Definitions

noun

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
Given an n \times n matrix a_{ij} \,, the sum over all permutations \pi \, of \prod_{i=1}^n{a_{i\pi(i)}}.
(trading card games) A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.

verb

To perm (the hair).

adjective

Without end, eternal.“Nothing in this world is truly permanent.”
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.“The countries are now locked in a permanent state of conflict.”

Related words

Synonyms

durable intransient everlasting neverending unending eternal ageless perpetual imperishable unceasing enduring lasting abiding indissoluble irreversible standing perm permanent wave

Antonyms

impermanent temporary

Associated

magnet injunction residency temporary fixture resident exhibits residence classroom representative exhibition exhibit

Rhymes

determinant germinant semipermanent

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