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¹ per·ma·nent

Pronounced:

/ˈpɚmənənt/

Function:

adjective

Meaning:

[more per*ma*nent; most per*ma*nent] : lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever : not temporary or changing ▪ She made a permanent home in this country. ▪ Prolonged exposure to the sun can cause permanent skin damage. ▪ The museum's permanent collection includes works of art from the 18th century. ▪ The transcripts will serve as a permanent record of the proceedings.

—per·ma·nence

/ˈpɚmənəns/ noun [noncount] ▪ the permanence of the written word

—per·ma·nen·cy

/ˈpɚmənənsi/ noun [noncount]

—per·ma·nent·ly adverb ▪ He was permanently banned from the store.

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