perpetual
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɚˈpɛtʃuəl
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.
Continuing; uninterrupted.
noun
A draw forced by one player by putting the opponent's king in a potentially infinite series of checks.
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This meaning: Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Used this way, perpetual is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: lasting forever or or for an indefinitely long time
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