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semipermanent

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: S EH2 M IY0 P ER1 M AH0 N AH0 N T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 2: S EH2 M IH0 P ER1 M AH0 N AH0 N T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
  • CMU ARPABET 3: S EH2 M AY0 P ER1 M AH0 N AH0 N T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Neither temporary nor entirely permanent; of indefinite duration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

relating to or extending over a relatively long time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the long-run significance of the elections
  • the long-term reconstruction of countries damaged by the war
  • a long-term investment

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: long-run, long-term

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From semi- + permanent.