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continual vs perpetual
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| continualadjective/kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/ | Meaning happening again and again over a long time, often with short breaks | Goes with continual problems | Example The continual noise from the road made it hard to sleep. |
| perpetualadjective/pərˈpetʃ.u.əl/ | Meaning continuing for a very long time without stopping or changing | Goes with perpetual motion | Example The old town seemed to be in a perpetual state of construction. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
motion would break the laws of physics.