Definition of "perpetual" in English

adjective

1. Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

2. Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration.

   • perpetual copyright

3. Continuing; uninterrupted.

4. (botany) Flowering throughout the growing season.

   • By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.
   • The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.

noun

1. Ellipsis of perpetual check.