perpetual

English

Alternative forms

• perpetuall (obsolete)

Etymology

From Latin perpetualis (“universal”).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

perpetual (not comparable)

1. Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time
2. Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration
3. Continuing uninterrupted
4. Flowering throughout the growing season
   • By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.
   • The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.

Derived terms

• perpetual motion

Related terms

• perpetuate

Translations

lasting forever

• Catalan: perpetu (ca), perpetual (ca)

• Spanish: perpetuo (es)

continuing uninterrupted

flowering throughout the growing season

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Translations to be checked

• Danish: Altid
• Finnish: päättymätön, ikuinen, jatkuva

• German: 1. ewig, 3. fortwährend
• Hebrew: תמידי (he) (t'midí)

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Catalan

Adjective

perpetual m, f (masculine and feminine plural perpetuals)

1. perpetual

Synonyms

• perpetu