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perpetual

UK
/pəˈpɛtʃuəl/
US
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/

Translations

perpetualadjective
more perpetual
Comp.
most perpetual
Super.
UK
/pəˈpɛtʃuəl/
US
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/
He lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
Он жил в вечном страхе быть обнаруженным.
The artist was inspired by the perpetual beauty of nature.
Художник был вдохновлен бесконечной красотой природы.
She had a perpetual smile on her face.
У нее была постоянная улыбка на лице.
Additional translations
непрерывный
неизменный
бессрочный
Synonyms
everlasting
eternal
ceaseless
unending
constant
endless
incessant
perennial
Antonyms
temporary
transient
ephemeral
perpetualnoun
perpetuals
pl
UK
/pəˈpɛtʃuəl/
US
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/
Archaic/ horticultural use meaning a plant, especially a rose, that blooms repeatedly.

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.
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