permanent

Lasting for a very long time, rather than changing or ending soon.

• She wants a permanent job.
• The fire caused permanent damage to the roof.
• Is this your permanent address?

Similar words: lasting, long-term

Opposites: temporary

Common phrases: permanent job, permanent damage, permanent solution

Continuing forever, with no end.

• Nothing in nature is permanent.
• They dreamed of permanent peace throughout the world.
• The philosopher questioned whether any truth was permanent.

Similar words: eternal, everlasting

Opposites: temporary

Common phrases: permanent peace, permanent existence

A chemical treatment that changes how curly your hair is for several weeks.

• She went to the salon for a permanent.
• Her permanent gave her hair soft curls.
• The hairdresser suggested waiting before getting another permanent.

Similar words: perm

Common phrases: get a permanent, a permanent wave