perpetuity
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/ˌpɜːrpəˈtuːəti/
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/ˌpɜːpəˈtjuːəti/
noun
R
The condition of lasting forever or a very, very long time.
The ancient ruins have stood in perpetuity, bearing witness to the passage of time.
R
In finance, an investment that gives you money for a very long time, often for the rest of your life.
The investor sought a perpetuity bond to secure a steady income for the rest of his life.
translation
The condition of lasting forever or a very, very long time.; In finance, an investment that gives you money for a very long time, often for the rest of your life.
Word Forms
Plural
perpetuities