Timelessness: meaning, definitions and examples

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timelessness

 

[ ˈtaɪmləsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

concept of being eternal

The state or quality of being eternal or everlasting; endless or unchanging existence.

Synonyms

eternity, immortality, permanence

Examples of usage

  • The timelessness of the mountain range took my breath away.
  • His music captures a sense of timelessness that resonates with people of all ages.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of temporal constraints

The quality of being not restricted or affected by time; freedom from the limitations of time.

Synonyms

eternity, infinity, permanence

Examples of usage

  • The painting exudes a sense of timelessness, as if it exists outside the bounds of time.
  • Her beauty had a timeless quality, a sense of timelessness that defied the aging process.

Translations

Translations of the word "timelessness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atemporalidade

🇮🇳 कालातीतता

🇩🇪 Zeitlosigkeit

🇮🇩 keabadian

🇺🇦 позачасовість

🇵🇱 ponadczasowość

🇯🇵 永遠

🇫🇷 intemporalité

🇪🇸 atemporalidad

🇹🇷 zamansızlık

🇰🇷 시간을 초월함

🇸🇦 الخلو من الزمن

🇨🇿 nadčasovost

🇸🇰 nadčasovosť

🇨🇳 永恒

🇸🇮 brečasnost

🇮🇸 tímalausleysi

🇰🇿 уақыттан тыс болу

🇬🇪 დროისარეული

🇦🇿 zamansızlıq

🇲🇽 atemporalidad

Etymology

The term 'timelessness' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'timeless' with the suffix '-ness' added to form a noun. The concept of timelessness has been explored in various philosophical and artistic contexts, reflecting humanity's fascination with the eternal and unchanging. Throughout history, poets, artists, and thinkers have grappled with the idea of transcending time, leading to the creation of timeless works of art and literature.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,415 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.