Dictionary Definition
perpetuation n : the act of prolonging something;
"there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" [syn:
prolongation,
protraction,
lengthening]
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English
Noun
- The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.
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Synonyms, Antonyms and Related Words
continualness, continuance, continuation, continuity, endurance, eternal
re-creation, eternal return, eternalization, extension, immortalization,
lengthening,
maintenance,
perseverance,
persistence,
preservation,
progress, progression, prolongation, protraction, pursuance, repetition, run, staying power, steady-state
universe, straight course, sustained action, sustenance, uninterrupted
course, unremittingness,
way