Perennial: meaning, definitions and examples
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perennial
[ pəˈrɛnɪəl ]
plants
Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
Synonyms
constant, enduring, everlasting, long-lasting
Examples of usage
- The garden is full of perennial flowers.
- The perennial river flows all year round.
- Perennial plants require little maintenance.
time
Something that is continuing or recurrent.
Synonyms
chronic, continuing, recurring
Examples of usage
- The perennial of poverty.
Translations
Translations of the word "perennial" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perene
🇮🇳 बारहमासी
🇩🇪 mehrjährig
🇮🇩 abadi
🇺🇦 багаторічний
🇵🇱 wieloletni
🇯🇵 多年生の
🇫🇷 vivace
🇪🇸 perenne
🇹🇷 çok yıllık
🇰🇷 다년생의
🇸🇦 دائم
🇨🇿 trvalý
🇸🇰 trvalý
🇨🇳 多年生
🇸🇮 trajnica
🇮🇸 fjölær
🇰🇿 көпжылдық
🇬🇪 მრავალწლიანი
🇦🇿 çoxillik
🇲🇽 perenne
Word origin
The word 'perennial' comes from the Latin word 'perennis', which means 'lasting through the year'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that is lasting or recurring. In botany, 'perennial' refers to plants that live for more than two years, while in general use, it is often used to describe something that is enduring or constant.
See also: annual, annualized, annually.
Word Frequency Rank
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