Perpetuity

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /pərˈpɛtʃuəti/

Definitions of perpetuity

noun the state or quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time

Example Sentences

A1 Love should last forever in perpetuity.

A2 The contract specifies that the agreement is valid in perpetuity.

B1 The artist's work will be displayed in the museum in perpetuity.

B2 The family decided to create a trust fund to ensure financial security in perpetuity.

C1 The company's success has been ensured in perpetuity through strategic planning.

C2 The conservation efforts aim to preserve the natural habitat in perpetuity for future generations.

adverb in a way that lasts forever or for an indefinitely long time

Example Sentences

A1 She promised to love him in perpetuity.

A2 The contract stated that the agreement would last in perpetuity.

B1 The tradition of exchanging gifts on birthdays has been passed down in perpetuity.

B2 The artist's work will be displayed in the museum in perpetuity.

C1 The company ensured job security for its employees in perpetuity.

C2 The ancient monument will be preserved in perpetuity for future generations to admire.

Examples of perpetuity in a Sentence

formal The land was deeded to the town in perpetuity for use as a public park.

informal I promised to love you forever and always, in perpetuity.

slang Dude, that meme is gonna be funny for eternity, it's like perpetuity!

figurative Her legacy will live on in perpetuity through the impact she made on others.

Grammatical Forms of perpetuity

plural

perpetuities

comparative

more perpetual

superlative

most perpetual

present tense

perpetuates

future tense

will perpetuate

perfect tense

has perpetuated

continuous tense

is perpetuating

singular

perpetuity

positive degree

perpetual

infinitive

to perpetuate

gerund

perpetuating

participle

perpetuated

Origin and Evolution of perpetuity

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'perpetuity' originated from the Latin word 'perpetuitas' which is derived from the root word 'perpetuus' meaning continuous or everlasting.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'perpetuity' has retained its original meaning of lasting forever or indefinitely, often used in legal contexts to refer to something that is meant to continue without end, such as a trust or an estate. The word has also been adopted in various fields to convey the idea of something enduring without cessation.