perpetually-preserved
|per-pet-u-al-ly-pre-served|
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/pərˈpɛtʃuəli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/pəˈpɛtʃuəli prɪˈzɜːvd/
continuously maintained
Etymology
'perpetually-preserved' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'perpetuus,' where 'per-' meant 'through' and 'petere' meant 'to seek,' combined with 'preservare,' where 'pre-' meant 'before' and 'servare' meant 'to keep.'
'perpetuus' transformed into the Old French word 'perpetuel,' and eventually became the modern English word 'perpetual.' Similarly, 'preservare' evolved into the Old French 'preserver,' leading to the modern English 'preserve.'
Initially, 'perpetual' meant 'lasting forever,' and 'preserve' meant 'to keep safe.' Combined, they evolved into the current meaning of 'continuously maintained in its original state.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
continuously maintained in its original or existing state.
The artifacts were perpetually-preserved in the museum.
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Last updated: 2025/04/24 08:56
