What is the meaning of permanent?

noun

  • A series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals.

adjective

  • Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place.
    • usage: "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value"
  • Not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition.
    • usage: "permanent brain damage"
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