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We chose Permanent because it means long-lasting or durable, but it has a hidden geeky meaning we liked: computing the permanent of a matrix is a #P-complete problem.


I hate being this guy...but the first definition on Miriam Webster, and the one that I'm familiar with is:

'continuing or enduring without fundamental or marked change'

google gives a similar

'lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.'

Both sites list a bunch of synonyms that are closer to long-lasting and durable, but english is subtle. One can't usually swap in a 'synonym' without changing meaning.




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