noun
perpetuity
pur-pih-TYOO-ih-tee
Perpetuity (noun) means a state of lasting forever, or an indefinitely long duration. Example: “The land was granted to the family in perpetuity.”
noun
1
A state of lasting forever, or an indefinitely long duration.
"The land was granted to the family in perpetuity."
"Nothing lasts in perpetuity, no matter how solid it seems."
2
In finance, an investment that pays out regularly forever.
"A perpetuity is valued by dividing the yearly payment by the interest rate."
How to use perpetuity
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishForever, or something set up to last forever.
Common pairings
in perpetuity
granted in perpetuity
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- perpetuities
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Etymology
From Latin perpetuitas, "continuance," from perpetuus ("perpetual").
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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.
