permanent

permanent is a 9-letter English word with 4 senses as adjective and noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression. Face value is 13 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 13 · Words With Friends 17 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting; as, a permanent impression.
2. noun. a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals

   Synonyms: perm

3. adjective. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

   "permanent secretary to the president"

   "permanent address"

   Synonyms: lasting

4. adjective. not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition

   "permanent brain damage"

Synonyms

perm, lasting

Common word forms

permanents, permanently, permanentness

Words from these letters

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