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Meaning of perennial

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

perennial

Pronunciation:/pəˈɹɛni.əl/

noun

Definitions

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time.

    Example: a perennial stream

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

  3. Continuing without cessation or intermission; perpetual; never failing.

    Synonyms:permanentperpetualunceasing
  4. Enduring; lasting; timeless.

    Example: His artwork has a perennial beauty.

    Synonyms:everlastingperpetualtimeless