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semipermanent

American  
[sem-ee-pur-muh-nuhnt, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈpɜr mə nənt, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. not quite permanent.


Etymology

Origin of semipermanent

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

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Iida will select from these objects to incorporate into a 30-foot-long cut paper net to be hung as a semipermanent installation in Densho’s community room.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2022

But most of the tents, as well as some semipermanent structures, remained in the northern section.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2021

If you aren’t ready to commit to permanent or semipermanent hair color, Christoph recommends Bumble and Bumble hair makeup products.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2020

You will receive payments on a semipermanent or permanent basis, which is dependent on the extent of the injuries that you suffered.

From Encyclopedia.com Jun. 12, 2018

In the last few days before the fight, my eyebrows settle into a semipermanent question mark.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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