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Definition of perpetuality - 1 dictionary result

per⋅pet⋅u⋅al

  [per-pech-oo-uhl]
Use perpetuality in a Sentence
–adjective
1. continuing or enduring forever; everlasting.
2. lasting an indefinitely long time: perpetual snow.
3. continuing or continued without intermission or interruption; ceaseless: a perpetual stream of visitors all day.
4. blooming almost continuously throughout the season or the year.
–noun
5. a hybrid rose that is perpetual.
6. a perennial plant.
Origin:
1300–50; late ME perpetuall < L perpetuālis permanent, equiv. to perpetu(us) uninterrupted (per- per- + pet-, base of petere to seek, reach for + -uus deverbal adj. suffix) + -ālis -al 1 ; r. ME perpetuel < MF < L as above

Related forms:
per⋅pet⋅u⋅al⋅i⋅ty, per⋅pet⋅u⋅al⋅ness, noun
per⋅pet⋅u⋅al⋅ly, adverb

Synonyms:
1. permanent, enduring. See eternal. 3. continuous, incessant, constant, unending, uninterrupted.

Antonyms:
1. temporary. 3. discontinuous.
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