Perpetual
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Perpetual is an adjective meaning Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Meaning
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
More Meanings
- Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.
- Continuing; uninterrupted.
- (botany) Flowering throughout the growing season.
- Ellipsis of perpetual check.
Example Sentences
perpetual copyright
The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.
There are perpetual requests for changes as new payloads and new demands and modifications are suggested by the users.
By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.
Word Forms
- perpetuall
- perpetuals
Synonyms for perpetual
Depending on context, synonyms include persistent, ageful, agelong, amaranthine, celestial, enduring.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eternal, everlasting, ageless, permanent, lasting, incessant.
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