Perpetual
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/noun
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Did you know?The term 'perpetual' has been linked to mystical concepts of eternity and the cyclical nature of time in various ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*perpetu-
“To continue, to endure.”
Latin
Latin
perpetuus
“Uninterrupted, continuous, or everlasting.”
Old French
Old French
perpetuel
“Everlasting, eternal.”
Middle English
Middle English
perpetual
“Continuing without interruption, eternal.”
Modern English
English
perpetual
“Lasting forever, without end.”
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