Definitions

self-perpetuating

[self-per-pech-oo-ey-ting, self-] / ˈsɛlf pərˈpɛtʃ uˌeɪ tɪŋ, ˌsɛlf- /

ADJECTIVE

endless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boundless ceaseless constant continual continuous countless eternal incessant infinite interminable limitless monotonous never-ending perpetual unbroken unending unfathomable uninterrupted unlimited untold

WEAK

amaranthine deathless enduring everlasting illimitable immeasurable immortal incalculable indeterminate measureless multitudinous no end of no end to numberless overlong unbounded undivided undying unsurpassable without end

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bounded brief broken calculable ceasing changeable changing completed countable discontinuous ending ephemeral finished finite fleeting halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted irregular limited measurable occasional restricted stopping temporary terminable transient

WEAK

completing finishing passing

ADJECTIVE

illimitable

Synonyms

WEAK

amaranthine boundless ceaseless constant continual continuous countless deathless enduring eternal everlasting immeasurable immortal incalculable incessant indeterminate infinite interminable limitless measureless monotonous multitudinous never-ending no end of no end to numberless overlong perpetual unbounded unbroken undivided undying unending unfathomable uninterrupted unlimited unsurpassable untold without end

ADJECTIVE

measureless

Synonyms

WEAK

amaranthine boundless ceaseless constant continual continuous countless deathless enduring eternal everlasting illimitable immeasurable immortal incalculable incessant indeterminate infinite interminable limitless monotonous multitudinous never-ending no end of no end to numberless overlong perpetual unbounded unbroken undivided undying unending unfathomable uninterrupted unlimited unsurpassable untold without end

ADJECTIVE

unbounded

Synonyms

WEAK

amaranthine boundless ceaseless constant continual continuous countless deathless enduring eternal everlasting illimitable immeasurable immortal incalculable incessant indeterminate infinite interminable limitless measureless monotonous multitudinous never-ending no end of no end to numberless overlong perpetual unbroken undivided undying unending unfathomable uninterrupted unlimited unsurpassable untold without end

Example Sentences

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And male monopolies on power tend to be self-perpetuating: Only when a critical mass of women run and win does it begin to feel possible that women can run for office and win.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2025

“It’s a self-perpetuating cycle. To defeat JNIM, the junta needs large-scale ground operations and air support; yet both depend on a steady supply of fuel,” said the FPRI’s Parens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

The newly energized tumor cells then spur further macrophage proliferation to supply more fuel -- a novel self-perpetuating cancer mechanism.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

The arrangement, known as a self-perpetuating board, is very common in the nonprofit world, said Reid.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

So will those who favor the modern trend to built-in obsolescence, for chemical control is self-perpetuating, needing frequent and costly repetition.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

self-perpetuating

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