noun
perpetuation
per-petch-oo-AY-shun/pərˌpetʃuˈeɪʃn/
The act of causing something to continue indefinitely.
Teaching the weaving pattern to the child supports the craft's perpetuation through generations.
Etymology
The verb means “make perpetual,” and the noun names that process. Perpetuation is therefore not merely something lasting, but the act of keeping it in existence indefinitely.
In context
where all may participate in the perpetuation of that which is already in motion or choose to create new pathways
More examples
- Repeating an unfounded rumor aids its perpetuation.
- The festival encourages the perpetuation of local traditions.
- Their silence allows the perpetuation of unfair rules.
Forms
perpetuation
perpetuate verb — To cause something to continue indefinitely.
perpetual adjective — Continuing indefinitely or without an end.
Similar words
- continuation
- Continuation emphasizes ongoing existence rather than efforts to maintain it.
- preservation
- Preservation emphasizes protecting something from damage, loss, or decay.