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semipermanent

American

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

adjective

not quite permanent.

Etymology

Origin of semipermanent

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

Example Sentences

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The more than 50 RVs, which had been stationed along the winding road for months as a semi-permanent living encampment, were removed in December as part of the city’s operation known as Inside Safe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024

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