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per·pe·tu·i·ty
 perpetuity
- pronunciation:
- puhr
pih
tu
ih
ti
[or]
puhr
pih
tyu
ih
ti
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
perpetuities |
| definition 1: |
the state or quality of being perpetual.
- similar words:
- endlessness, timelessness
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| definition 2: |
an eternal or unlimited duration.
- synonyms:
- eternity, everlasting
- similar words:
- continuity, infinity
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| definition 3: |
a lifetime annuity.
- similar words:
- annuity
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| definition 4: |
in law, a time limitation under which property cannot be sold or transferred, or an estate placed under such a limitation.
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