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perpetual

//pərˈpetʃuəl//
English Definition
Never ending or changing.
中文释义
永久的;不断的;连续的
Example Sentence

The perpetual hum of the laboratory's ventilation system became a constant background noise for the researchers.

实验室通风系统永不停歇的嗡嗡声成为研究人员持续的背景噪音。

Synonyms
endless ceaseless everlasting
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(始终) + pet(寻求,如 petition) → 一直持续 → 永久的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “perpetual”?

  1. A Formal discussion; extended speech.
  2. B Self-government; independence.
  3. C Never ending or changing.
  4. D Not serious; trivial.
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C — Never ending or changing.. “perpetual” means Never ending or changing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Never ending or changing.”?

  1. A autonomy
  2. B frivolous
  3. C perpetual
  4. D discourse
Show answer

C — perpetual. “perpetual” means Never ending or changing..

Common questions about “perpetual”

What does “perpetual” mean?

perpetual — Never ending or changing.. In Chinese: 永久的;不断的;连续的.

How do you pronounce “perpetual”?

perpetual is pronounced //pərˈpetʃuəl//.

How is “perpetual” used in a sentence?

The perpetual hum of the laboratory's ventilation system became a constant background noise for the researchers. (实验室通风系统永不停歇的嗡嗡声成为研究人员持续的背景噪音。)

What are synonyms for “perpetual”?

endless, ceaseless, everlasting — all close in meaning to perpetual (Never ending or changing.).

What is the opposite of “perpetual”?

temporary, intermittent — each the opposite of perpetual (Never ending or changing.).

Is “perpetual” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. perpetual is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “perpetual”?

per(始终) + pet(寻求,如 petition) → 一直持续 → 永久的。

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