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Perpetual

usgb/pərˈpetʃuəl/Volume
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Emphasize ContinuityPlay
Use 'perpetual' to stress unending duration, often in a hyperbolic sense. SlideHer perpetual enthusiasm makes her the life of the party.
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Unchanging ConditionPlay
'Perpetual' can describe something that remains unchanged over time. SlideDespite the advancing technology, his perpetual love for classic cars never waned.
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Not LiteralPlay
Often, 'perpetual' is used figuratively rather than literally. SlideThe perpetual noise in this city is overwhelming.