Adjective
1. continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place;
"permanent secretary to the president""permanent address""literature of permanent value"2. existing for a long time;
"hopes for a durable peace""a long-lasting friendship"3. retained; not shed;
"persistent leaves remain attached past maturity""the persistent gills of fishes"4. lasting a long time without change;
"a lasting relationship"5. lasting for an indefinitely long period of time