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