Permanent: meaning, definitions and examples
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permanent
[ ˈpɜːmənənt ]
job security
Lasting or intended to last for a long time; enduring.
Synonyms
constant, enduring, lasting, stable
Examples of usage
- He was offered a permanent position at the company.
- She wanted a permanent solution to the problem.
hair styling
A method of curling the hair that lasts a long time.
Synonyms
perm, permanent wave
Examples of usage
- She got a permanent at the salon for her special event.
Translations
Translations of the word "permanent" in other languages:
🇵🇹 permanente
🇮🇳 स्थायी
🇩🇪 permanent
🇮🇩 permanen
🇺🇦 постійний
🇵🇱 stały
🇯🇵 永続的な
🇫🇷 permanent
🇪🇸 permanente
🇹🇷 kalıcı
🇰🇷 영구적인
🇸🇦 دائم
🇨🇿 trvalý
🇸🇰 trvalý
🇨🇳 永久的
🇸🇮 trajen
🇮🇸 varanlegur
🇰🇿 тұрақты
🇬🇪 მუდმივი
🇦🇿 daimi
🇲🇽 permanente
Etymology
The word 'permanent' originated from the Latin word 'permanens', which is the present participle of 'manēre' meaning 'to remain'. The concept of permanent has been valued throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times, as a symbol of stability and endurance.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #1,435, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.
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- 1432 maintained
- 1433 game
- 1434 rock
- 1435 permanent
- 1436 transportation
- 1437 excellent
- 1438 older
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