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perpetual
01
ongoing continuously without stopping
Examples
He complained about the perpetual noise from the construction site.
02
continuing forever or indefinitely into the future
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
most perpetual
Comparative
more perpetual
gradable
Examples
The lighthouse provides a perpetual light to guide ships at sea.
2.1
(of a job or position) held for the person's entire lifetime, with no set term or end date
Examples
He was appointed perpetual president, holding the position for life.
2.2
valid indefinitely, with no expiration or end
Examples
The treaty granted them a perpetual right to the land.
03
occurring frequently or continuously in a way that becomes annoying or bothersome
Examples
His perpetual complaints about the weather began to irritate everyone around him.
04
(of a plant or flower) blooming continuously throughout the entire growing season, without significant pauses
Examples
The perpetual roses in her garden provide vibrant color from spring through fall.
Lexical Tree
perpetually
perpetual
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