Eternal: meaning, definitions and examples

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eternal

 

[ ɪˈtəːnl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

time

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning.

Synonyms

endless, everlasting, immortal, perpetual, timeless

Examples of usage

  • Eternal love knows no bounds.
  • The eternal beauty of nature.
  • The eternal struggle between good and evil continues.
  • The concept of eternal life.
  • His eternal gratitude towards her.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

a timeless state of being, often associated with the afterlife in religious beliefs.

Synonyms

afterlife, eternity, everlasting life, immortality

Examples of usage

  • The promise of eternal salvation.
  • The belief in eternal damnation.
  • Seeking eternal peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "eternal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eterno

🇮🇳 अनन्त

🇩🇪 ewig

🇮🇩 abadi

🇺🇦 вічний

🇵🇱 wieczny

🇯🇵 永遠の (えいえんの)

🇫🇷 éternel

🇪🇸 eterno

🇹🇷 ebedi

🇰🇷 영원한 (영원한)

🇸🇦 أبدي

🇨🇿 věčný

🇸🇰 večný

🇨🇳 永恒的 (yǒnghéng de)

🇸🇮 večen

🇮🇸 eilífur

🇰🇿 мәңгі

🇬🇪 მარადიული

🇦🇿 əbədi

🇲🇽 eterno

Etymology

The word 'eternal' originated from the Latin word 'aeternus', meaning 'lasting forever'. Over time, it has been used in various contexts such as love, life, and the afterlife, symbolizing the concept of infinity and timelessness. The idea of eternal existence has been a recurring theme in philosophy, literature, and religious beliefs, reflecting humanity's fascination with the perpetual and unending.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,903, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.