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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.
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Perpetually
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
Origin:
1300–50; late Middle English perpetuall < Latin perpetuālis permanent, equivalent to perpetu(us) uninterrupted (per- per- + pet-, base of petere to seek, reach for + -uus deverbal adj. suffix) + -ālis -al1; replacing Middle English perpetuel < Middle French < Latin as above
1300–50; late Middle English perpetuall < Latin perpetuālis permanent, equivalent to perpetu(us) uninterrupted (per- per- + pet-, base of petere to seek, reach for + -uus deverbal adj. suffix) + -ālis -al1; replacing Middle English perpetuel < Middle French < Latin as above
Related forms
per·pet·u·al·i·ty, per·pet·u·al·ness, noun
per·pet·u·al·ly, adverb
non·per·pet·u·al, adjective
non·per·pet·u·al·ly, adverb
qua·si-per·pet·u·al, adjective
EXPANDqua·si-per·pet·u·al·ly, adverb
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. permanent, enduring. See eternal. 3. continuous, incessant, constant, unending, uninterrupted.
1. permanent, enduring. See eternal. 3. continuous, incessant, constant, unending, uninterrupted.
Antonyms
1. temporary. 3. discontinuous.
1. temporary. 3. discontinuous.
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- They were also perpetually looking for ways to improve their effectiveness.
- In the mudroom, near the perpetually running washer and dryer, a meticulous carpenter has built cubicles to control the chaos.
- Clearly, some perpetually suspicious professors and administrators help foster a culture comfortable with the status quo.
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