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permanent

UK
/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/
US
/ˈpɜr.mə.nənt/

Translations

permanentnoun
permanents
pl
UK
/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/
US
/ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/
permanenteCoiffure obtenue par traitement chimique.
She decided to get a permanent to add some volume to her hair.
Elle a décidé de faire une permanente pour donner plus de volume à ses cheveux.
Additional translations
marqueur indélébilePour l’outil d’écriture résistant à l’eau et à l’effacement.
permanentMathématiques.
Synonyms
perm
permanent wave
hair wave
wave
permanentadjective
more permanent
Comp.
most permanent
Super.
UK
/ˈpɜː.mə.nənt/
US
/ˈpɜr.mə.nənt/
permanentQui dure sans limitation de temps; souvent employé pour un statut ou un poste non temporaire.
She has a permanent job at the hospital.
Elle a un poste permanent à l’hôpital.
Additional translations
durablePour insister sur la durée et la résistance dans le temps.
pérenneSoutenu; surtout pour ce qui est appelé à durer dans le temps.
Synonyms
everlasting
enduring
perpetual
constant
immutable
unending
indelible
fixed
Antonyms
temporary
transient

Definitions

permanentnoun
A long-lasting hairstyle created by chemical treatment that curls or waves the hair.
She decided to get a permanent to add some volume to her hair.
A marker or pen with ink that is resistant to water and fading, used for writing on various surfaces.
He labeled the boxes with a permanent to ensure the writing wouldn't smudge.
(Mathematics) A function of a square matrix similar to the determinant but with all positive signs.
Calculating the permanent of a large matrix is computationally intensive.
permanentadjective
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
The permanent marker left a stain that couldn't be removed.
Having secured or enduring status, especially describing an employee or position that is not temporary or probationary.
After six months on contract, she was finally offered a permanent position.
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