perpetual

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/
• (RP) IPA: /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/, /pəˈpɛtjʊəl/

Adjective

perpetual (not comparable)

1. Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time

   Synonyms: continuant, persistent

2. Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration
3. Continuing; uninterrupted

   Synonyms: continuous, nonstop

4. (botany) Flowering throughout the growing season

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

   The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.

Related terms

• perpetuate

Translations

• French: perpétuel
• Italian: perpetuo
• Portuguese: perpétuo
• Spanish: perpetuo

Translations

• Italian: perenne
• Portuguese: perpétuo

Translations

• Portuguese: perpétuo

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