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Unalterable vs Perpetual - What's the difference?

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Unalterable is a related term of perpetual.


As adjectives the difference between unalterable and perpetual

is that unalterable is incapable of changing or being altered while perpetual is lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

unalterable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • incapable of changing or being altered
  • irrevocable or irreversible

    • Synonyms

    * inalterable

    Antonyms

    * alterable

    Derived terms

    * unalterably

    Anagrams

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    perpetual

    English

    Alternative forms

    * perpetuall (obsolete)

    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.

    • Derived terms

    * perpetual motion

    Related terms

    * perpetuate

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