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per·pet·u·al
 perpetual
- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
lasting or continuing forever.
- synonyms:
- everlasting
- antonyms:
- ephemeral, temporary, transient
- similar words:
- abiding, ceaseless, endless, enduring, eternal, perennial, permanent, persistent, sempiternal, undying
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| definition 2: |
lasting or intended to last for an indefinite or unlimited time.
- synonyms:
- lasting
- antonyms:
- ephemeral, temporary, transient
- similar words:
- ceaseless, durable, everlasting, permanent
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| definition 3: |
recurring or continuing without stop or interruption.
perpetual motion- synonyms:
- continuous, unceasing
- antonyms:
- intermittent
- similar words:
- ceaseless, constant, continual, endless, incessant, nonstop, perennial, persistent, recurrent, unbroken
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| definition 4: |
of a flowering plant, producing blooms throughout the growing season.
- similar words:
- long-lived
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| related words: |
immortal, immutable, life, longstanding, standing, timeless |
| derivation: |
perpetually (adv.) |
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