perpetuity
Perpetuity (noun) means a state of lasting forever, or an indefinitely long duration. Example: “The land was granted to the family in perpetuity.”
How to use perpetuity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishForever, or something set up to last forever.
Word forms
perpetuities plural
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Etymology
From Latin perpetuitas, "continuance," from perpetuus ("perpetual").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for perpetuity
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What does “perpetuity” mean?
The word “perpetuity” means a state of lasting forever, or an indefinitely long duration. In plain terms, forever, or something set up to last forever.
How do you pronounce “perpetuity”?
“Perpetuity” is pronounced pur-pih-TYOO-ih-tee (/ˌpɝpəˈtuːɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “perpetuity” in a sentence?
Here is “perpetuity” used in a sentence: “The land was granted to the family in perpetuity.”
What is another word for “perpetuity”?
Words with a similar meaning to “perpetuity” include eternity.
What part of speech is “perpetuity”?
“Perpetuity” is a noun.
Where does the word “perpetuity” come from?
The word “perpetuity” comes from Latin. From Latin perpetuitas, "continuance," from perpetuus ("perpetual").
How many meanings does “perpetuity” have?
“Perpetuity” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a state of lasting forever, or an indefinitely long duration.