Permanent ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Permanent ( adjective )

1. Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
2. Not subject to change or alteration.
3. Not temporary or transient.

Origin:

From middle english permanent, from old french permanent, from latin permanēns, present participle of permanēre ("to remain, last"), from per- ("through") + manēre ("to remai.n")

Examples:

1. The effects of the disaster were permanent.
2. The new law will make the changes permanent.
3. The mark on the wall was permanent.

(As a noun)

Permanent ( noun )

1. Lasting or intended to last indefinitely.
2. Not subject to change or alteration.
3. Not temporary or transient.

Origin:

From middle english permanent, from old french permanent, from latin permanēns, present participle of permanēre ("to remain, last"), from per- ("through") + manēre ("to remai.n")

Examples:

1. The effects of the disaster were permanent.
2. The new law will make the changes permanent.
3. The mark on the wall was permanent.