Permanent (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition; "permanent brain damage".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The explosion caused permanent damage to the surrounding buildings.
- Smoking can cause permanent damage to your lungs.
- The scars from the surgery are permanent and will remain on her skin for life.
- Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can lead to permanent skin damage.
- Injury to the spinal cord can result in permanent paralysis of the affected limbs.
Meaning 2
Continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company has a permanent staff of 20 employees, with temporary workers hired during peak seasons.
- The new policy is intended to provide permanent relief to low-income families struggling to pay their rent.
- The museum's permanent collection includes works by famous artists from around the world.
- After several years of moving from place to place, she finally had a permanent address where she could receive mail and packages.
- The permanent scars on his face were a reminder of the accident that had changed his life forever.