Simple meaning
What does Permanent mean?
Permanent means lasting and not temporary.
Dictionary definition
Permanent means lasting for a long time or forever; not temporary.
Example sentences
Permanent in a sentence
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In class, we learned what permanent means.
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The reading passage used permanent in a sentence that showed its meaning clearly.
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Using permanent helped make our writing more precise in an academic context.
Synonyms
Words like Permanent
lastingRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
enduringRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
fixedRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
temporaryHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
short-termHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Permanent word family
Base word
permanent
adjective
permanent
Base form.
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What does permanent mean?
Permanent means permanent means lasting and not temporary.
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