Definition of perennial

perennialadjective

lâu năm

/pəˈreniəl//pəˈreniəl/

The word "perennial" has its roots in Latin. The Latin term "perennis" means "lasting through the years," and it is derived from "per" meaning "through" and "annus" meaning "year." This Latin term was later borrowed into Middle English as "perenial," and eventually evolved into the modern English word "perennial". In botanical contexts, the term "perennial" refers to plants that live for more than two years, typically coming back year after year without needing to be replanted. In this sense, perennials are in contrast to annuals, which live for only one growing season and need to be replanted each year. In broader contexts, the term "perennial" can refer to anything that endures or persists over time, such as a perennial question or a perennial problem. The word has been in use in English since the 15th century and continues to be a useful term in a variety of fields.

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continuing for a very long time; happening again and again

tiếp tục trong một thời gian rất dài; xảy ra lặp đi lặp lại

Example:
  • the perennial problem of water shortage

    vấn đề muôn thuở của tình trạng thiếu nước

  • that perennial favourite, hamburgers

    thứ được yêu thích lâu năm, hamburger

  • Colonialism in different forms is a perennial theme of history.

    Chủ nghĩa thực dân dưới nhiều hình thức khác nhau là một chủ đề lâu đời của lịch sử.

living for two years or more

sống từ hai năm trở lên

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