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perpetual

per·pet·u·al

perpetual

 
 
pronunciation:
pr pe chu l
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: lasting or continuing forever.
A number of religions believe in a perpetual life after death.
synonyms:
everlasting
antonyms:
ephemeral, temporary, transient
similar words:
abiding, ceaseless, endless, enduring, eternal, perennial, permanent, persistent, sempiternal, undying
definition 2: lasting or intended to last for an indefinite or unlimited time.
The money his father left gives him a perpetual income.
synonyms:
lasting
antonyms:
ephemeral, temporary, transient
similar words:
ceaseless, durable, everlasting, permanent
definition 3: recurring or continuing without stop or interruption.
The inventor's goal was to build a perpetual motion machine.Her seemingly perpetual complaining was a burden to her husband.
synonyms:
continuous, unceasing
antonyms:
intermittent
similar words:
ceaseless, constant, continual, endless, incessant, nonstop, perennial, persistent, recurrent, unbroken
definition 4: of a flowering plant, producing blooms throughout the growing season.
similar words:
long-lived
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derivation: perpetually (adv.)
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