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evergreen

/ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/

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noun

A tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally.

Examples :

"The evergreen in my grandmother's garden stays green all year round. "

plant nature biology environment

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noun

(specifically) A conifer tree.

Examples :

"During the winter, the forest remained green because it was full of evergreen. "

plant nature environment

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noun

A news story that can be published or broadcast at any time.

Examples :

"The story about the benefits of reading to children is an evergreen; we can use it in our newsletter every few months. "

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verb

(pharmaceuticals) To extend the term of a patent beyond the normal legal limit, usually through repeated small modifications.

Examples :

"The pharmaceutical company tried to evergreen their popular drug by making minor changes to its coating and then applying for a new patent. "

medicine business law property

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verb

To set the repayment rate of a loan at or below the interest rate, so low that the principal will never be repaid.

Examples :

"To avoid financial trouble, the company evergreened its loan, ensuring the monthly payments would never exceed the interest, meaning the principal balance would remain unpaid indefinitely. "

finance business economy

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adjective

Of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

Examples :

"The pine tree is an evergreen, so its needles stay green all year round. "

plant nature biology environment

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adjective

Continually fresh or self-renewing.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden always looks vibrant and evergreen, even in the coldest winter months. "

nature environment plant

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adjective

Suitable for transmission at any time; not urgent or time-dependent.

Examples :

"The teacher's instructions for the project were evergreen; we could review them anytime. "

communication media technology internet business