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Definition perpetual in British English

perpetual adjective

adjective
/pə(r)ˈpetʃuəl/
1

happening so often that you become annoyed as a result

Example

He soon grew tired of her perpetual demands for money.

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2

continuing all the time

Example

Many people live in perpetual fear of losing their jobs.

Example

A perpetual mist hung over the valley.

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Definition perpetual in British English