Definition of perpetuation Perpetuation

/pɚpɛˌʧʌwejˈʃʌn/ - [perpechuweyshun] - per•pet•u•a•tion

We found 4 definitions of perpetuation from 4 different sources.

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What does perpetuation mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

perpetuation - the act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks"
  prolongation, protraction, lengthening
  continuance, continuation the act of continuing an activity without interruption
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • perpetuation (Noun)
    The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • perpetuation (n.)
    The act of making perpetual, or of preserving from extinction through an endless existence, or for an indefinite period of time; continuance.

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