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permanent
adjective
noun
Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
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ˈpɝmənənt
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adjective
Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
“Permanent secretary to the president”
adjective
Not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition
“Permanent brain damage”
noun
A series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals
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Permanent secretary to the president
Permanent address
Literature of permanent value
Permanent brain damage
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