perennial

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Translations 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

1644, from Latin perennis (“‘lasting through the whole year’”), from per- (“‘through’”) + annus (“‘year’”).

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• IPA: /pəˈɹɛniəl/, SAMPA: /p@"rEni@l/

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perennial

1. Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.

   a perennial stream

2. (botany) (of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years. Compare annual, biennial.
3. (figuratively) Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; permanent; unceasing; never failing.
   • 1790, Edmund Burke, Reflections on the Revolution in France, Google Books

     The perennial existence of bodies corporate and their fortunes are things particularly suited to a man who has long views…

4. (figuratively) Enduring; lasting; timeless.

   His artwork has a perennial beauty.

5. (figuratively) Recurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.

   Change is a perennial theme in politics.

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perennial (plural perennials)

1. A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons. Compare annual, biennial.

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