perpetuity

Meanings

• noun

  The continuance of a thing or situation indefinitely or for a very long time.

  - "The ancient monuments of Rome have stood in perpetuity."
  - "The company's profits have been in perpetuity."

• noun

  A legal term referring to the continuance of an agreement or obligation indefinitely.

  - "The lease agreement granted perpetuity to the tenant."
  - "The perpetuity clause in the will ensured the trust would continue indefinitely."

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Synonyms

endlessness , eternity

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perpetuity
eternity , infinitude , plenitude

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Variants

List of all variants of perpetuity that leads to same result
perpetuities , perpetuity , in perpetuity

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'perpetuus' meaning everlasting or continuous.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perpetuity' is often used in the context of trusts and estates.

2. The concept of perpetuity has been a topic of philosophical inquiry for centuries.

3. In mathematics, a perpetuity is an annuity that pays a fixed sum of money each year indefinitely.

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Related Concepts

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1. Eternity: The concept of endless time or timelessness, often used interchangeably with perpetuity.

2. Immortality: The quality or state of being free from death or decay, often related to the concept of perpetuity.

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Culture

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In literature, perpetuity is often used to describe the eternal nature of love or the enduring quality of art. In law, it refers to the continuance of an agreement or obligation indefinitely.

How to Memorize "perpetuity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a clock that never stops or a river that keeps flowing indefinitely to remember the concept of perpetuity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'perpetuity' with the idea of something lasting forever or continuing indefinitely.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Perpetual Presence' to remember the meaning of perpetuity.

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