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permanent

Definition of permanent

lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely:a permanent ban on the dumping of radioactive waste at sea damage was not thought to be permanent some temporary workers did not want a permanent job
lasting or continuing without interruption:he’s in a permanent state of rage

North American

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin permanent- 'remaining to the end' (perhaps via Old French), from per- 'through' + manere 'remain'

Remember that permanent ends with -ent.

Definition of permanent in the US English dictionary

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