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perpetual

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of perpetual

1 going on and on without any interruptions

the perpetual rise and fall of the sea

Synonyms of perpetual

ceaseless, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, incessant, nonstop, running, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Words Related to perpetual

dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, interminable, permanent, undying, unending

changeless, constant, stable, steady, unchanging, unvarying

durable, enduring, lasting, persistent

imperishable, indestructible

Near Antonyms of perpetual

intermittent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring

alternate, alternating, cyclic (or cyclical), rhythmic (or rhythmical), seasonal, serial

erratic, fitful, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, sporadic, spotty, unsteady

Antonyms of perpetual

discontinuous, noncontinuous

2 having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish

freedom of religion is a perpetual right that is guaranteed by the nation's constitution

Synonyms of perpetual

abiding, ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, ongoing, perennial, timeless, undying

Words Related to perpetual

ceaseless, endless, permanent

changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying

Near Antonyms of perpetual

antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

3 lasting forever

an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence

Synonyms of perpetual

ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, eternal, everlasting, immortal, permanent, undying, unending

Words Related to perpetual

durable, enduring, lasting, long-lived, persistent, stubborn

imperishable, indefeasible, indefectible, indelible, indestructible, indissoluble, inexpungible

abiding, stable, standing, steadfast, steady, unfailing, unfaltering

continual, continuing, continuous, incessant, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting

Near Antonyms of perpetual

ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transitory

interim, provisional, short-term

Antonyms of perpetual

impermanent, mortal, temporary, transient

Synonym Discussion of perpetual

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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