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[ˈpəːmənənt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
(e.g: a permanent ban on the dumping of radioactive waste at sea)
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Latin permanent- ‘remaining to the end’ (perhaps via Old French), from per- ‘through’ + manere ‘remain’
[ˈpəːmənənt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a perm for the hair
(e.g: a woman with a home permanent)
Phrases:
Origin
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late Middle English: from Latin permanent- ‘remaining to the end’ (perhaps via Old French), from per- ‘through’ + manere ‘remain’
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