Main Entry: ¹per·ma·nent

Pronunciation: \-nənt\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre to remain — more at per-, mansion

Date: 15th century

: continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : stable

synonyms see lasting

— per·ma·nent·ly adverb

— per·ma·nent·ness noun