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Perpetuation vs Perpetuate - What's the difference?

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Perpetuate is a related term of perpetuation.

Perpetuation is a derived term of perpetuate.


As a noun perpetuation

is the act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

As a verb perpetuate is

to make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.

perpetuation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

    • Synonyms

    *continuance, preservation

    Related terms

    *perpetual *perpetuate *perpetuity

    perpetuate

    English

    Verb

    (perpetuat)
  • To make perpetual; to preserve from extinction or oblivion.
    • (Addison)
    (Burke)
  • To prolong the existence of.

    • Derived terms

    * perpetuable * perpetuance * perpetuation * perpetuator