July 23, 2026

Perennial

adjective

Definition

Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring. A perennial problem is one that keeps coming back year after year.

Example Sentence

“Traffic congestion is a perennial problem in the city centre during rush hour.”

Etymology

From Latin perennis (lasting through the year), from per- (through) + annus (year).

Scrabble Score

P3E1R1E1N1N1I1A1L1

PERENNIAL scores 11 points in Scrabble.

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