perdure

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Definition of perdure in English English dictionary

to exist in such a way as to possess distinct temporal parts (in perdurantism)

to endure; especially for a great length of time

{f} live long; endure, persist

To last or endure for a long time; to be perdurable or lasting

Hyphenation

per·dure

Etymology

[ (")p&r-'dur, -'dyur ] (intransitive verb.) 15th century. Middle English, from Latin perdurare.

Tenses

perduring, perdured