Permanent

/ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Lasting or intended to last indefinitely without change.

The company moved to a permanent headquarters in the city.

Existing or intended to exist for a long time.

She made a permanent mark on the wall with her graffiti.

Not able to be removed or changed.

He decided to get a permanent tattoo on his arm.

Middle English, from Latin 'permanens', which means 'staying through'.

permanent residence

A fixed place where someone lives indefinitely.

permanent record

A document that keeps track of an individual's history that is not erased.

permanent change

A change that is lasting and not temporary.

permanence

The state or quality of lasting indefinitely.

permanently

In a manner that lasts or remains; forever.

Set in stone

Once you sign the contract, it's set in stone—permanent.

Here to stay

Looks like these changes are here to stay, very permanent.