perennial Antonyms
Opposite of perennial
• adjective (Context 1)
Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
"Traffic congestion remains a temporary problem for commuters in major metropolitan areas."
• noun (Context 2)
A plant that lives for more than two years, typically dying back in the winter and returning in the spring from rootstock.
"The garden border is filled with hardy perennials such as peonies, hostas, and lavender."
• adjective (Context 3)
(Of a plant) living for several years, typically with new herbaceous growth from a part that survives from season to season.
"We planted annual herbs like rosemary and thyme so we would not have to replant them every spring."
• adjective (Context 4)
(Of a stream, river, or spring) flowing continuously throughout the year without drying up.
"The valley's agriculture depends heavily on a intermittent stream fed by high-altitude snowmelt."
Similar words to perennial
Words similar to perennial shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: