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perpetual

/pəˈpɛtjʊəl/adjective

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

Example sentence

  • “By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.”

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Related words

perpetuateTo prolong the existence of.permeateA watery by-product of milk production.perplexTo cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.perilousDangerous, full of peril.persevereTo persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.perfunctoryDone only to fulfil a duty, or in a careless or indifferent manner; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote.