Permanent: meaning, definitions and examples

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permanent

 

[ ˈpɜːmənənt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000 Adjectives
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.