adjective

permanent

permanent

This is a permanent solution to the problem.

This is a permanent solution to the problem.

She has a permanent job at the company.

She has a permanent job at the company.

((permanent)) ((noun)) lasting for a long time or forever This is a permanent solution.

Synonyms: lasting, enduring; Antonyms: temporary, transient

From Latin 'permanere' (per- 'through' + manere 'to remain'). It means 'to remain through'.

Think of a 'permanent marker' – its ink is meant to last forever.

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