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Unchanging vs Perpetual - What's the difference?

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Unchanging is a related term of perpetual.


As adjectives the difference between unchanging and perpetual

is that unchanging is remaining constantly unchanged while perpetual is lasting forever, or for an indefinitely long time.

unchanging

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • remaining constantly unchanged

    • 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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