Perpetual
/pərˈpɛtʃuəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Continuing indefinitely without interruption or end.
The contract included a perpetual license for the software.
- (adj.) Occurring repeatedly or so frequently as to seem endless.
They had perpetual disputes over the property boundaries.
Forms
- perpetually
See also
Commentary
Use 'perpetual' to emphasize continuity without a fixed end date, often in contracts or legal rights.
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