English Explanatory Dictionary

perpetuation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

Pronunciation

/pə(ɹ)ˌpɛtjuˈeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perpetuation.wav

Word forms

perpetuation perpetuations

Synonyms

continuance preservation

Related words

perpetual perpetuate perpetuity

Derived words

autoperpetuation self-perpetuation
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