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perpetual (puhr PECH yoo uhl) (adjective)
1. Lasting forever, eternal; serving in a position or office for an indefinite time: The movie had a perpetual sense about it and Ray thought it would never come to an end.

The beloved leader was elected to serve a perpetual term in office.

2. Continuous, blooming through every season: The roses in the sheltered corner of the garden were in perpetual bloom.
perpetuity (puhr" pi TOO i tee, puhr" pi TYOO i tee) (noun)
1. The quality or state of lasting forever; an unlimited time; eternity: The monument was to ensure the memory of the heroes would last in perpetuity.
2. Payment of an annuity on an ongoing basis: The grandfather’s will stipulates that the annuity be paid to Stacie's aunt in perpetuity.

Josie planted a special rose bush which was described as perpetual; that is, blooming every season. This rose bush was a memorial in perpetuity to her friend's valor during the flood crisis.

perpetuity, in perpetuity
1. Time without end; eternity or the rest of time which is an endless or indefinitely long duration or existence.
2. An annuity payable indefinitely or an investment designed to pay an annual return indefinitely, having no maturity date.
3. A situation in which something or someone is being in perpetuity; such as, to desire happiness in perpetuity.
4. A continued, uninterrupted existence, or a duration for an indefinite period of time; such as, the perpetuity of laws and institutions; the perpetuity of fame.
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