The difference between Perennial and Yearly
When used as nouns, perennial means a perennial plant, whereas yearly means something that is published once a year.
When used as adjectives, perennial means lasting or remaining active throughout the , or all the time, whereas yearly means happening once every year.
Yearly is also adverb with the meaning: once a year.
check bellow for the other definitions of Perennial and Yearly
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Perennial as an adjective:
Lasting or remaining active throughout the , or all the time.
Examples:
"a perennial stream"
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Perennial as an adjective (botany, of a plant):
Having a life cycle of more than two years. Compare , .
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Perennial as an adjective (figuratively):
Continuing without or ; ; ; ; never .
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Perennial as an adjective (figuratively):
; ; .
Examples:
"His artwork has a perennial beauty."
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Perennial as an adjective (figuratively):
; appearing or recurring again and again.
Examples:
"Change is a perennial theme in politics."
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Perennial as a noun:
A perennial plant; a plant that is active throughout the year or survives for more than two growing seasons. Compare , .
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Yearly as an adjective:
Happening once every year.
Examples:
"a yearly income"
"Christmas is a yearly celebration."
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Yearly as an adverb:
Once a year.
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Yearly as an adverb:
Every year.
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Yearly as a noun:
Something that is published once a year.