perpetual
/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.
Adjective
Examples
perpetual copyright
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).
Common questions
What does “perpetual” mean?
Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.
Is “perpetual” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.