permanent
/ˈpɝ.mə.nənt/ noun C2- A chemical hair treatment imparting or removing curliness, whose effects typically last for a period of weeks; a perm.
- Given an n×n matrix a_ij,, the sum over all permutations π, of ∏ᵢ₌₁ⁿa_iπ(i).
- A card whose effects persist beyond the turn on which it is played.
Plural permanents
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The only conceivable motive was that which had been suggested by Sir Henry, that if the family could be scared away a comfortable and permanent home would be secured for the Barrymores.
Finding a permanent place to live was another major hurdle during my first few weeks.
The emperor offered the bird a permanent home inside his royal palace.
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