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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
lasting throughout the year, for many years, or indefinitely; constant.
perennial beautyperennial dissatisfaction |
| definition 2: |
continual or recurrent.
a perennial problem with overcrowding- similar words:
- continual
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| definition 3: |
in botany, having a life cycle of more than two years.
perennial roses |
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classic, immortal, immutable, longstanding, perpetual, timeless, undying |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a plant that has a life span of longer than two years.
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| derivations: |
perennially (adv.), perenniality (n.) |
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