Definition of "perennial" in English

adjective

1. Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, for multiple years, or all the time.

   • a perennial stream

2. Continuing without cessation or intermission for several years, or for an undetermined or infinite period; never-ending or never failing; perpetual, unceasing.

   • His artwork has a perennial beauty.

3. Appearing or recurring again and again; recurrent.

   • a perennial candidate in elections
   • Change is a perennial theme in politics.

4. (botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

noun

1. (botany) A plant that is active throughout the year, or has a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

2. A thing that lasts forever.

3. A person or thing (such as a problem) that appears or returns regularly.