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perpetual

/pəˈpɛtʃuəl/

/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/

Translations

perpetualadjective

more perpetual

Comp.

most perpetual

Super.

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perpétuel

The perpetual motion of the clock was mesmerizing.

Le mouvement perpétuel de l'horloge était hypnotisant.

Additional translations

incessantSurtout pour une répétition continue, agaçante ou ininterrompue.

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Antonyms

perpetualnoun

perpetuals

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Archaic/ horticultural use meaning a plant, especially a rose, that blooms repeatedly.

perpétuelleBotanique; se dit d'une plante ou d'une rose remontante qui refleurit plusieurs fois dans la saison.

Victorian gardeners prized their perpetuals for providing colour well into autumn.

Les jardiniers victoriens appréciaient leurs perpétuelles pour leur couleur qui durait jusqu'en automne.

Additional translations

perpétuelFinance; titre ou obligation sans échéance fixe.

Definitions

perpetualadjective

Continuing forever or for a very long time without stopping.

The perpetual motion of the clock was mesmerizing.

Occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted.

Her perpetual complaints about the weather were starting to annoy everyone.

Lasting an indefinitely long time; enduring.

The perpetual beauty of the ancient ruins attracted tourists from all over the world.

Designated to last or remain in force for the whole of a person's life; permanent.

Under English law he enjoyed a perpetual curacy in the parish.

perpetualnoun

A plant, particularly a variety of rose, that flowers repeatedly throughout the season.

Victorian gardeners prized their perpetuals for providing colour well into autumn.

A bond or other security that has no fixed maturity date and pays interest indefinitely.

Investors showed strong demand for the new 4% perpetual issued by the treasury.