English · Word Candidate

perpetual

/pɚˈpɛt͡ʃuəl/

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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).

Meaning · English

Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.

Adjective

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).

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.

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