Permanent/ˈpɜːrmənənt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Unchanging Nature Use 'permanent' when something won't change at all. Tattoos are considered permanent, choose wisely. Pro Tip 2/3Future Assurance 'Permanent' often implies no end, used for certainty about future. They installed a permanent exhibit at the museum. Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Weight 'Permanent' can convey the seriousness of a situation or decision. Leaving her family was a permanent choice, laden with sadness.