permanent

/ˈpɜːrmənənt/
adjective
  1. Lasting or intended to last for a very long time or forever, without changing.
    • She got a permanent job at the hospital after six months of temporary work.
    • The museum's permanent collection includes paintings from the 19th century.
    • We need a permanent solution to the traffic problem, not just a quick fix.
  2. Lasting or continuing in the same state; not temporary or changing.
    • Her smile left a permanent impression on everyone she met.
    • The accident left him with permanent damage to his hearing.
    • They built a permanent shelter for the homeless families.
noun
  1. A hairstyle created by treating the hair with chemicals and heat to produce curls or waves that last for several months.
    • The salon offers both regular haircuts and permanents.
    • Her new permanent made her look like a movie star from the 1980s.
    • She decided to get a permanent to add volume to her straight hair.
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