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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
lasting throughout the year or for many years.
The story "Cinderella" is a perennial favorite. |
| definition 2: |
continuing to happen.
He seems to have a perennial problem with keeping a job. |
| definition 3: |
having a life cycle of more than two years as a plant.
Roses are one of the most beautiful perennial plants. |
| related words: |
classic, immortal, perpetual |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a plant that lives longer than two years.
We planted only perennials in our flower garden. |
| derivations: |
perennially (adv.), perenniality (n.) |
The word perennial
contains the following parts:
per-
Latin
prefix
that means through, throughout; very
  Example words:
perceive, perception, perennial, perfect, perforate, perform, perjury, permanent, permission, permit, perpetual, persecute, persist, persistent, perspective, perspire, persuade, persuasion
ann, enn
Latin
root
that means year, years
Example words:
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