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antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé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

timeless

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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