perennial
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: perennials
Sense 1
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
Tồn tại hoặc hoạt động suốt năm hoặc nhiều năm
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; never-ending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.
Tiếp tục không ngừng trong nhiều năm hoặc vô thời hạn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Adjective
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.
Cây hoạt động suốt năm hoặc có chu kỳ sống hơn hai mùa sinh trưởng
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A thing that lasts forever.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “perennial” mean?
Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.
Is “perennial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.