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How do you spell Perpetual?

Correct spelling

perpetual

Remember PER-PET-UAL: through time seeking all, like a pet that's always loyal

Why is perpetual spelled this way?

From Latin perpetualis, continuous. PER (through) + PETERE (to seek). Something perpetual seeks through time endlessly — duration without terminus.

Common misspellings of perpetual

perpetuelperpeptualperpetuallperpertual

Example

The perpetual motion of the grandfather clock's pendulum marked each passing hour.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell perpetual?+
The correct spelling is "perpetual". Remember PER-PET-UAL: through time seeking all, like a pet that's always loyal
Is it perpetuel or perpetual?+
The correct spelling is "perpetual", not "perpetuel".

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