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eternal

1 of 2

adjective

eter·​nal i-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce eternal (audio)
1
a
: having infinite duration : everlasting
eternal damnation
b
: of or relating to eternity
c
: characterized by abiding fellowship with God
good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life? Mark 10:17 (Revised Standard Version)
2
a
: continued without intermission : perpetual
an eternal flame
b
: seemingly endless
eternal delays
3
archaic : infernal
some eternal villain … devised this slander William Shakespeare
4
: valid or existing at all times : timeless
eternal verities
eternalize
i-ˈtər-nə-ˌlīz How to pronounce eternal (audio)
transitive verb
eternally
i-ˈtər-nᵊl-ē How to pronounce eternal (audio)
adverb
eternalness noun

eternal

2 of 2

noun

1
capitalized : god sense 1
—used with the
2
: something eternal

Synonyms

Adjective

Noun

Example Sentences

Adjective the eternal flames of hell in search of eternal wisdom When will his eternal whining stop?
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
But more than the guarantee of eternal life, Galadriel wants to protect Middle-earth, which compels her to turn back at the very last second. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 In the second letter from Paul to Timothy in the Bible, Paul speaks of the long path riddled with hardships one takes to secure eternal life. Rachel Fradette, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Aug. 2022 The eternal struggle between our baser instincts and a desire to keep pushing forward, both culturally and technologically remains the beating thematic heart of Weiner’s impressive undertaking. Josh Weiss, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Since ancient times, the idea of eternal life has captivated the human imagination. Katie Hunt, CNN, 6 Aug. 2022 As an eternal optimist, Karakowsky likes to encourage his team to under promise and over deliver in order to set correct expectations. Jason Bisnoff, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Under her name, only her birth date is written, a seemingly an intentional gesture towards eternal life. Jenna Kunze, ELLE, 28 July 2022 The biggest, of course, was Zillow’s home-flipping implosion last November—one that caused even eternal growth optimist Cathie Wood to pare her positions in Zillow Z -2.59% Group and Opendoor Technologies. Laura Forman, WSJ, 6 May 2022 Carinne Henderson is an eternal optimist, known for her infectious laugh. Matthew Vantryon, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2022
Noun
These ancient seas and islands offer some reassuring glimpse of the eternal. Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022 Youth, like hope, seemingly springs eternal at the dawn of a new season. New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022 But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else. John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022 More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake? The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022 Hope wasn’t given much of a chance to spring eternal on Monday for the Diamondbacks. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2022 Hope springs eternal, though, as the two never confirmed their breakup with an official statement. Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2022 Hope for the success of the alien apocalypse springs eternal. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2021 But just like every team in the NFL, hope springs eternal in Week 1. David Moore, Dallas News, 9 Sep. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English, from Middle French, from Late Latin aeternalis, from Latin aeternus eternal, from aevum age, eternity — more at aye

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of eternal was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing eternal

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