[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)


Phrases:

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