Perennial
(adjective)
- Lasting for several years; perennial plants live for more than two years.
- Recurring year after year; perennial problems keep coming back.
- Everlasting, enduring; perennial love lasts a lifetime.
Origin:
From the latin perennis "lasting throughout the year", from per- "through" + annus "year".
Examples:
- The perennial flowers came back every year.
- The perennial stream never dried up.
- Perennial weeds were hard to eradicate.
- The perennial debate on tax reform continues.
- Perennial favorites are always in demand.