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Perennially: meaning, definitions and examples

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perennially

 

[ pษ™หˆrษ›n.ษ™.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time duration

Perennially refers to something that lasts or is active throughout the year or an extended period. It implies a sense of continuity and repetition, often relating to natural phenomena or characteristics that recur regularly. For example, a plant that grows perennially returns year after year without needing to be replanted. This term also applies to concepts or situations that are enduring or constant, emphasizing their unchanging nature over time.

Synonyms

constantly, continuously, everlastingly, repeatedly.

Examples of usage

  • Perennially blooming flowers add color to the garden.
  • The perennially reliable source provided consistent data.
  • He perennially struggles with time management.
  • The river flows perennially through the valley.

Translations

Translations of the word "perennially" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น perenemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรคndig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selamanya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiecznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐธ้ ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pรฉrennement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perpetuamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daima

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์›ํžˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงุฆู…ู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trvale

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trvalo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐธไน…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nenehno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eilรญflega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผำ™าฃะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ davamlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perpetuamente

Etymology

The word 'perennially' comes from the adjective 'perennial', which is derived from the Latin word 'perennialis', meaning 'lasting through the year'. This Latin term itself is rooted in 'perennis', combining 'per-' (through) and 'annus' (year), thus suggesting something that lasts throughout the entire year. 'Perennial' was adopted into English in the late 14th century, initially used in the context of plants that grow and bloom year after year. Over time, its usage expanded to encompass various concepts and situations that exhibit permanence or continual recurrence. Today, it is commonly used in both botanical contexts, as well as in more abstract discussions, reflecting ideas that are enduring or recurrent, underlining the richness of the term in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,426, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.