PERDURES Meaning and
Definition
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Perdures is a term derived from the Latin word "perdurare," which means to continue, endure, or last persistently. As a verb, perdures refers to the ongoing existence or continuance of something over an extended period of time. It implies the steadfastness or longevity of an entity or state, suggesting its ability to withstand the test of time or to maintain its essence and characteristics despite changes or challenges.
In the context of philosophy or metaphysics, the term perdures pertains to the debate about the nature of objects or events. It contrasts with the concept of "endures." While endures refer to objects or substances that exist wholly and completely in each moment of time, perdures pertain to entities that are temporal wholes, persisting through time by having different parts at different temporal moments. For instance, a tree is said to perdure because it remains as a whole object throughout its lifespan, even as individual leaves, branches, or even parts of the trunk may come and go.
Perdures can also be used more broadly to describe the continuous existence or endurance of intangible concepts or qualities, such as traditions, cultural practices, or ideological systems. It implies their ability to transcend generations and persist in shaping societies or individuals over time.
Common Misspellings for PERDURES
- oerdures
- lerdures
- -erdures
- 0erdures
- pwrdures
- psrdures
- pdrdures
- prrdures
- p4rdures
- p3rdures
- peedures
- peddures
- pefdures
- petdures
- pe5dures
- pe4dures
- perxures
- percures
- perfures
Etymology of PERDURES
The word "perdures" is derived from the Latin verb "perdurare", which combines the prefix "per-" (meaning "through" or "thoroughly") and the verb "durare" (meaning "to last" or "to endure"). Therefore, "perdurare" refers to something that endures or continues to last over an extended period of time. The English word "perdures" is simply the third-person singular form of the verb.
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