perpetual的词源

英文词源

perpetual

perpetual: see repeat

perpetual (adj.)

mid-14c., from Old French perpetuel "without end" (12c.) and directly from Latin perpetualis "universal," in Medieval Latin "permanent," from perpetuus "continuous, universal," from perpetis, genitive of Old Latin perpes "lasting," probably from per- "through" + root of petere "to seek, go to, aim at" (see petition (n.)). Related: Perpetually. Perpetual motion is attested from 1590s.

中文词源

perpetual：持续的，长久的

来自perpetuate,使持续。

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