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by hijklmno on April 17th, 2007
It comes from "perpetual". Etymology of which is:
perpetual
c.1340, from O.Fr. perpetuel (12c.), from L. perpetualis "universal," in M.L. "permanent," from perpetuus "continuous, universal," from perpetis, gen. of Old L. perpes "lasting," probably from per- "through" + root of petere "to seek, go to, aim at" (see petition). The verb perpetuate is first recorded 1530; perpetuity is from 1406. Perpetual motion is attested from 1593.
by KagomeShuko on April 17th, 2007
Main Entry: per·pe·tu·i·ty
Pronunciation: "p&r-p&-'tü-&-tE, -'tyü-
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English perpetuite, from Anglo-French perpetuité, from Latin perpetuitat-, perpetuitas, from perpetuus
1 : ETERNITY 2
2 : the quality or state of being perpetual <bequeathed to them in perpetuity>
3 a : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law b : an estate so limited
4 : an annuity payable forever
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