Perpetual
Pronunciation
Alternative forms
- perpetuall obsolete
Origin
From Latin perpetualis ("universal").
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Full definition of perpetual
Adjective
perpetual
- Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time
- Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration
- Continuing uninterrupted
- 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.