perpetuity

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)

Etymology

From Middle English perpetuitee, perpetuite, perpetuyte, from Old French perpetüité, ultimately from Latin perpetuitās.

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Synonyms

sempiternity

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