Direct Cross-Language Association: “permanent” in German
This word also exists in German! Meaning: “permanent”
permanent
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Verb Conjugation Tables & Inflections
Definitions & Usage
Without end, eternal.
Lasting for an indefinitely long time.
A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
(linear algebra, combinatorics) Given an n×n matrix a_ij,, the sum over all permutations π, of ∏ᵢ₌₁ⁿa_iπ(i).
(collectible card games) A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.
(transitive, dated) To perm (the hair).
Notable Literary & Historical Quotes
“Things that had been permanent and unquestionable were suddenly thrown into doubt.”
— 2003, Christopher Paolini, “Dragon Tales”, in Eragon, page 20:
“She had pewter-coloured hair set in a ruthless permanent, a hard beak and large moist eyes with the sympathetic expression of wet stones.”
— 1943, Raymond Chandler, The High Window, Penguin, published 2005, page 8: