Eternal and Persistent

Eternal

Eternal adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth

Persistent is a synonym for eternal in constant topic. In some cases you can use "Persistent" instead an adjective "Eternal", when it comes to topics like continue, endless.

Persistent

Persistent adjective - Continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement.

Eternal is a synonym for persistent in continue topic. Sometimes you can use "Eternal" instead an adjective "Persistent", if it concerns topics such as constant.

Both words in one sentence

  • Film / Just Imagine Eternal Prohibition: The persistent rumor that Prohibition was going to be repealed 'next year' is spoofed by the fact that it's still going in 1980 (and still rumored to be on the verge of repeal).
  • Eden Eternal has two tiers of persistent progression and a third that resets.
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