semipermanent
Not quite forever
Semipermanent describes something lasting longer than temporary but not intended to be permanent.
A semipermanent hair dye fades gradually over several weeks.
Semipermanent structures or installations can be removed but aren't meant to come down soon: The refugees lived in semipermanent shelters for years.
Plant-derived body dye
- mehndiOrnamental paste skin designs
- micropigmentationPermanent cosmetic ink implantation
- microbladingPigment strokes mimicking hairs
- washableAble to be cleaned
Pigment for changing hues
- tintFaint color addition
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- glossShine or annotation
- rinseWash without scrubbing
balayage · ombre · highlights · lowlights · glaze · wash-out · fade · salon
Persisting over extended time
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- prolongedMade to last longer
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
- medium-termMiddle timeframe duration
renewable · reversible · sustained · ongoing · open-ended · undetermined · provisional · interim
Pre-assembled building
- modularMade of separable units
- carportRoofed vehicle shelter
- shedCast off naturally
- cabinSimple wooden dwelling
yurt · kiosk · booth · pavilion · greenhouse · demountable · relocatable · anchored
Preparatory coat or guide
- transfer-proofResists rubbing off
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- all-dayLasting entire daytime
- fade-resistantWon't pale with exposure
henna
Plant-derived body dye
- mehndiOrnamental paste skin designs
- micropigmentationPermanent cosmetic ink implantation
- microbladingPigment strokes mimicking hairs
dye
Pigment for changing hues
rinse · balayage · ombre · highlights · lowlights · glaze · wash-out · fade · salon · colorist
long-lasting
Persisting over extended time
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- prolongedMade to last longer
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
medium-term · renewable · reversible · sustained · ongoing · open-ended · undetermined · provisional · interim · transitional
prefab
Pre-assembled building
cabin · yurt · kiosk · booth · pavilion · greenhouse · demountable · relocatable · anchored
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- transfer-proofResists rubbing off
- waterproofImpervious to moisture
- all-dayLasting entire daytime
- Semi- wordssemicircle, semifinal, semicolon, semiconductor, semitruck
semipermanentpermanent
Fixed without end
temporary · eternal · everlasting · fleeting · momentary
semipermanentfixed
Restored or immovable
removable · disposable · interchangeable · portable · immutable
semipermanentfixed
Restored or immovable
immutable · changeable · unstable · unalterable · irreversible
permanent, permanently, impermanent, permanence, impermanence, permanency, semipermeable, impermanency, semi-permanent