perpetuity

noun
UK: /ˌpɜː.pəˈtjuː.ə.ti/
US: /pər.pəˈtuː.ə.t̬i/

  1. The state of continuing forever or for a very long time.

    1. They want the museum to last in perpetuity for all to see.
    2. The foundation was established to ensure the project's perpetuity and future impact.

  2. A bond or other investment with no fixed maturity date.

    1. The returns from the perpetuity provide a steady income stream.
    2. She invested in a perpetuity, valuing its predictable payments far into the future.

Synonyms

eternity forever infinity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perpetuity" in English means: The state of continuing forever or for a very long time., A bond or other investment with no fixed maturity date..

The phonetic transcription of "perpetuity" is /ˌpɜː.pəˈtjuː.ə.ti/ in British English and /pər.pəˈtuː.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perpetuity": eternity, forever, infinity.

Example usage of "perpetuity": "They want the museum to last in perpetuity for all to see.". More examples on the page.