| Front | perpetual |
|---|---|
| Back | per•pet•ual BrE /pəˈpetʃuəl/ NAmE /pərˈpetʃuəl/ adjective word origin example bank 1 [usually before noun] continuing for a long period of time without interruption continuous the perpetual noise of traffic We lived for years in a perpetual state of fear. (literary) mountain peaks covered with perpetual snows and ice 2 [usually before noun] frequently repeated, in a way that is annoying continual How can I work with these perpetual interruptions? 3 [only before noun] (of a job or position) lasting for the whole of sb's life He was elected perpetual president. (humorous) She's a perpetual student. per•petu•al•ly /BrE pəˈpetʃuəli; NAmE pərˈpetʃuəli/ adverb |
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