permanent

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpɜːmənənt/
/ˈpɝmənənt/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.

2 Definition

Given an n \times n matrix a_{ij} \,, the sum over all permutations \pi \, of \prod_{i=1}^n{a_{i\pi(i)}}.

3 Definition

(trading card games) A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perm (the hair).

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Without end, eternal.

Example Sentences
  • Nothing in this world is truly permanent.
2 Definition

Lasting for an indefinitely long time.

Example Sentences
  • The countries are now locked in a permanent state of conflict.