semipermanent

adjective

semi·​per·​ma·​nent ˌse-mē-ˈpər-mə-nənt How to pronounce semipermanent (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-,
-ˈpərm-nənt
: lasting or intended to last for a long time but not permanent

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Lip blushing before-and-after photos Enter lip blushing, a semipermanent tattooing method designed to enhance the natural color and shape of your mouth for one to two years. Kate Foster, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024 Brave Face Mask Similar but definitely unrelated to Botox, our Brave Face Mask will erase any sign of genuine human emotion from your features and replace it with a semipermanent vacant smile. Aleichia Celestina Williams, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024 Trump was not the only person courting bitcoin fans with promises to take a semipermanent stake in the market. Joel Khalili, WIRED, 31 July 2024 The idea of a semipermanent, lower-maintenance solution sounds life-changing, especially compared to the tedious chore of regularly grooming every inch of my body in the shower. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for semipermanent 

Word History

First Known Use

1881, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of semipermanent was in 1881

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“Semipermanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semipermanent. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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