perpetuity Definition
- 1the state or quality of lasting forever or for an indefinite period of time
- 2a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date
Using perpetuity: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perpetuity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The artist's work will be enjoyed in perpetuity by future generations.
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The land was granted to the university in perpetuity.
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The company issued a bond in perpetuity, which means it has no maturity date.
perpetuity Synonyms and Antonyms
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Antonyms for perpetuity
Phrases with perpetuity
for an indefinite period of time; forever
Example
The land was leased to the company in perpetuity.
the hypothetical motion of a device that continues indefinitely without any external energy source
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Perpetual motion machines are impossible according to the laws of thermodynamics.
a calendar that can be used for any year and does not need to be adjusted for leap years
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My grandfather still uses a perpetual calendar to keep track of important dates.
Origins of perpetuity
from Latin 'perpetuitas', from 'perpetuus' meaning 'continuous'
Summary: perpetuity in Brief
The term 'perpetuity' [ˌpərpəˈtjuːɪti] refers to something that lasts forever or for an indefinite period of time. It can also refer to a bond or security with no fixed maturity date. Examples include 'The artist's work will be enjoyed in perpetuity by future generations.' and 'The company issued a bond in perpetuity.' The phrase 'in perpetuity' means forever, while 'perpetual motion' refers to a hypothetical machine that runs indefinitely.
