perpetuated

American  

[per-pech-oo-ey-tid] / pərˈpɛtʃ uˌeɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. constantly circulated or repeated, practiced, carried on, etc..

   The media certainly profits from the perpetuated myth that skinny equals healthy.

   Illiteracy can cause a perpetuated cycle of poverty and low quality of life.

2. preserved from extinction or oblivion; kept alive.

   Monuments are not only a cultural attraction, but the perpetuated memory of people and events.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of perpetuate.

Other Word Forms

• unperpetuated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of perpetuated

First recorded in 1610–20; perpetuate + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; perpetuate + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

There is a bizarre universe built around the prestige and untouchability of the court that is first and foremost perpetuated by the people on the court.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

Canada's federal government blocked that idea, rejecting a solution it said perpetuated the whales' exploitation.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Not only do fears of exclusion affect the well-being of adolescents, but so does the comparative culture perpetuated by social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 7, 2025

The company had "perpetuated an enormous failure on the Australian people" and would face "significant consequences", she said.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2025

I wanted to continue to be a beacon of light for the Muslim community, challenging the negative stereotypes being perpetuated in the media.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Related Words

• bolster
• maintain
• preserve