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perennial

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of perennial

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
  • Hot dogs are a perennial favorite at barbeques.
Synonyms of perennial

abiding, ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, ongoing, perpetual, timeless, undying
Words Related to perennial

ceaseless, endless, permanent

changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying
Near Antonyms of perennial

antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

Synonym Discussion of perennial

continual, continuous, constant, incessant, perpetual, perennial mean characterized by continued occurrence or recurrence. continual often implies a close prolonged succession or recurrence.
    • continual showers the whole weekend
continuous usually implies an uninterrupted flow or spatial extension.
    • football's oldest continuous rivalry
constant implies uniform or persistent occurrence or recurrence.
    • lived in constant pain
incessant implies ceaseless or uninterrupted activity.
    • annoyed by the incessant quarreling
perpetual suggests unfailing repetition or lasting duration.
    • a land of perpetual snowfall
perennial implies enduring existence often through constant renewal.
    • a perennial source of controversy

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  1. See words that rhyme with perennial Dictionary: Definition of perennial Medical Dictionary: Definition of perennial Spanish Central: Translation of perennial Nglish: Translation of perennial for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of perennial for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about perennial

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