[per.ma.nent] adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L permanent-, permanens, prp. of permanere to endure, fr. per- throughout + manere to remain--more at per-, mansion] (15c): continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change: stable syn see lasting -- per.ma.nent.ly adv -- per.ma.nent.ness n
[2]permanent n (1925): a long-lasting hair wave or straightening produced by mechanical and chemical means--called also permanent wave