Perpetually

per-pech-oo-uh-lee

/pəˈpetʃ.u.ə.li/

Adverb

Meaning

  • Perpetually means continuously, constantly, or never-endingly.
  • It describes something that keeps happening without stopping or seems to last forever.

Examples

  • The old fan in the room keeps spinning perpetually.
  • She is perpetually late to meetings.
  • Many deserts are perpetually hot and dry.
  • The child is perpetually curious about everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms Antonyms
Constantly Continuously Always Endlessly Forever Persistently Temporarily Occasionally Rarely Sometimes Briefly

Word Forms

  • Perpetual (adjective)
  • Perpetuate (verb)
  • Perpetuity (noun)

Origin / Etymology

From Latin perpetuus, meaning continuous or lasting, formed from per- (through) + petere (to seek or aim). Later adopted into Middle English as perpetuel before evolving to the modern form.

Grammar Information

  • Usually describes ongoing actions or states.
  • Common sentence position: before adjectives or verbs
  • Example: perpetually annoyed, perpetually complaining
  • Used in both formal and informal English.

Translations

  • Hindi: निरंतर / लगातार
  • Tamil: நிரந்தரமாக
  • Telugu: నిరంతరం
  • Spanish: perpetuamente / continuamente
  • French: perpétuellement
  • Arabic: باستمرار / إلى الأبد

Idioms & Phrases

  • Perpetually in motion
  • Perpetually busy
  • Perpetually dissatisfied

Related Words

  • Eternal
  • Infinite
  • Ongoing
  • Sustained
  • Unceasing