Definitions

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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There's a perpetual conflict between entertainment and responsibility in reality TV shows, because conflict drives the story, said Hemmings, author of Familiar Strangers: The Psychology of our Relationship with Fame in the Age of Visibility.

From BBC

Rather, they are making speculative bets with perpetual futures contracts.

From MarketWatch

S&P Global made its S&P 500 stock index available for 24/7 trading through a licensed perpetual derivative contract.

From Barron's

Trading volumes for perpetual futures on the exchange, which U.S. residents can’t access at the moment, have seen rapid growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe.

From Los Angeles Times

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