Overview of noun permanent

The noun permanent has 1 sense

• permanent wave, permanent, perm -- (a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals)

Overview of adj permanent

The adj permanent has 2 senses

• permanent, lasting -- (continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value")


• permanent -- (not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition; "permanent brain damage")