"semipermanent" meaning in All languages combined

See semipermanent on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more semipermanent [comparative], most semipermanent [superlative], semi-permanent [alternative]
Etymology: From semi- + permanent. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|semi|permanent}} semi- + permanent Head templates: {{en-adj|more}} semipermanent (comparative more semipermanent, superlative most semipermanent)
  1. Neither temporary nor entirely permanent; of indefinite duration. Related terms: semipermanence, semipermanently

Alternative forms

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