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- pronunciation:
- pr
pe
chu
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
lasting forever.
A number of religions believe in a perpetual life after death.- synonyms:
- everlasting
- antonyms:
- temporary
- similar words:
- endless, eternal, perennial, permanent, persistent
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definition 2: |
lasting or meant to last for a very long time.
The money his father left gives him a perpetual income.- synonyms:
- lasting
- antonyms:
- temporary
- similar words:
- durable, everlasting, permanent
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definition 3: |
happening or continuing without stopping.
That active baby seems to be in perpetual motion.- synonyms:
- continuous
- similar words:
- constant, continual, endless, incessant, nonstop, perennial, persistent
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related words: |
immortal |
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derivation: |
perpetually (adv.) |
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