n.
Pronunciation: -n ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of perman ē re to endure, from per- throughout + man ē re to remain ― more at PER- , MANSION
Date: 15th century
: continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change : STABLE
synonyms see LASTING
– per · ma · nent · ly adverb
– per · ma · nent · ness noun