perpetual

[per-pech-oo-uhl] / pərˈpɛtʃ u əl /

ADJECTIVE

continual, lasting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ceaseless constant continued continuous endless enduring eternal incessant infinite interminable never-ending perennial permanent persistent recurring unceasing unending

WEAK

abiding everlasting going on immortal imperishable intermittent never-ceasing perdurable recurrent reoccurring repeated repeating repetitious returning sempiternal unchanging undying unfailing uninterrupted unremitting without end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded ceasing changeable changing completed discontinuous ending ephemeral finished finite halting intermittent interrupted irregular limited stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

brief fleeting momentary

Example Sentences

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The much harder work is getting out of survival mode — the all-consuming pressures of eternal presentism and perpetual crisis — and into a mode and discipline of building what comes after.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

A perpetual mow-the-grass strategy also risks recurrent global economic disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

They repeatedly moved to dismiss the treason count, noting that conviction required a “breach of allegiance, and can be committed by him only who owes allegiance either perpetual or temporary.”

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

While we continue to see great merit in letting more information flow into the market before making decisions, we also recognize that many investors are addicted to perpetual motion.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Francie had a perpetual angry welt on her back.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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