1. (

• permanent_wave ,
• permanent ,
• perm

) a series of waves in the hair made by applying heat and chemicals ;

1. (

• permanent ,
• lasting ,

) continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" ;

2. (

• permanent

) not capable of being reversed or returned to the original condition; "permanent brain damage" ;