Definition

Continuing for a very long time without stopping or changing.

Example

The perpetual motion machine is a concept that cannot exist in reality.

Conversation

Have you noticed how our meetings feel like a perpetual cycle of the same topics?

Yeah, it can be quite dull sometimes, can't it?

I wish we could bring in some new ideas to break this perpetual routine.

Definitely! A fresh perspective would make things so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perpetual → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "petere" (meaning to seek or strive). The word describes something that is sought or strived for continuously, without end.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'sought through' ('per-') continuously ('petere') — that's why perpetual means never-ending.

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