<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.</li><li><strong>Synonyms:</strong> constant, invariable, stable</li><li><strong>Antonyms:</strong> inconstant, temporary</li><li>intended to exist or function for a long, indefinite period without regard to unforeseeable conditions: a permanent employee; the permanent headquarters of the United Nations.</li><li>long-lasting or nonfading: permanent pleating; permanent ink.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Also called permanent wave.</li><li>a wave or curl that is set into the hair by the application of a special chemical preparation and that remains for a number of months.</li></ul>