Permanent meaning

What does “permanent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“permanent” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals.

permanent

noun

  1. a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals

adjective

  1. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

    “permanent secretary to the president”

    “permanent address”

    Synonymslasting
    Oppositesimpermanent
  2. not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition

    “permanent brain damage”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University