I. -nənt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French parmanant, from Latin permanent-, permanens, present participle of permanēre to endure, from per- throughout + manēre 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
II. noun
Date: 1925
: a long-lasting hair wave or straightening produced by mechanical and chemical means — called also permanent wave