Perennial

noun

/pəˈɹɛni.əl/

Word Frequency: 3.3

Definitions

1.nounA perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons.

2.adjectiveLasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.

"a perennial stream"

3.adjective(of a plant) Having a life cycle of more than two years.

4.adjectiveContinuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; never failing.

5.adjectiveEnduring; lasting; timeless.

"His artwork has a perennial beauty."

6.adjectiveRecurrent; appearing or recurring again and again.

"Change is a perennial theme in politics."

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