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per·ma·nent

permanent

 
 
pronunciation:
puhr m nnt
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition: When something is permanent, it will last for a very long time or forever.
My aunt got a permanent position as the principal of a middle school.
antonyms:
temporary
similar words:
continuous
 
part of speech: noun
definition: A permanent is a hair style that lasts for several months. When you get a permanent, they use chemicals to make your hair curl.
My sister has straight hair, so I almost didn't recognize her after she got a permanent.
similar words:
hairstyle, wave
derivations: permanently (adv.), permanentness (n.)
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