a. [ L. permanens, -entis, p. pr. of permanere to stay or remain to the end, to last; per + manere to remain: cf. F. permanent. See Per-, and Mansion. ] Continuing in the same state, or without any change that destroys form or character; remaining unaltered or unremoved; abiding; durable; fixed; stable; lasting;
Eternity stands permanent and fixed. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Permanent gases (Chem. & Physics),
Permanent way,
Permanent white (Chem.),
n.
adv. In a permanent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. aAfabric that has been chemically processed to resist wrinkles and hold its shape.
adj. Having a permanent crease, or remaining unwrinkled without pressing; -- used of fabrics that do not require ironing.
n.