Adjective

(-)

Lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time

Set up to be in effect or have tenure for an unlimited duration

Continuing uninterrupted

Flowering throughout the growing season

* By means of artificial hybridization, practised for a series of years, he has succeeded in producing a race of carnations which are perpetual bloomers.

* The hybrid perpetual roses as a rule require to be pruned to within 4 to 6 inches of the ground.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Firm, unyielding, determined.

She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.

He was resolute in his decision to stay.

* Shakespeare

Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute .

* ’ (poem):

If the Coward Bumble Bee / In his chimney corner stay, / I, must resoluter be!

* {{quote-news

, year=2011 , date=April 10 , author=Alistair Magowan , title=Aston Villa 1 - 0 Newcastle , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Villa had plenty of opportunities to make the game safe after a shaky start and despite not reaching any great heights, they were resolute enough to take control of the game in the second half. }}

(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.