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| 1. | [ adjective ] continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place | |
| Synonyms: | permanent | |
| Examples: | "permanent secretary to the president" "permanent address" "literature of permanent value" |
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| Related terms: | impermanent ageless abiding standing indissoluble stable unchangeable ineradicable permanence | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] existing for a long time | |
| Synonyms: | durable long-lived long-lasting | |
| Examples: | "hopes for a durable peace" "a long-lasting friendship" |
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| Related terms: | long | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] (biology) retained; not shed | |
| Synonyms: | persistent | |
| Examples: | "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity" "the persistent gills of fishes" |
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| Related terms: | caducous biology | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] lasting a long time without change | |
| Examples: | "a lasting relationship" |
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| Related terms: | stable | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] lasting for an indefinitely long period of time | |
| Synonyms: | eternal aeonian eonian everlasting | |
| Related terms: | immortal | |
| Similar spelling: |
lastingly Lastinger laxation Laxton listing last_name |
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