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Definition permanent in American English

permanent adjective

adjective
/ˈpɜrmənənt/
1

happening or existing for a long time or for all time in the future

Example

She suffered permanent brain damage as a result of the accident.

Example

They've offered me a room until I can find something more permanent.

Example

We'd like to offer you a permanent position as our new sales manager.

Example

She became a permanent fixture of Washington politics.

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Definition permanent in American English