eternal
/ɪˈtɜːnəl/ · e·ter·nal
noun
- One who lives forever; an immortal. In mythology, the gods were considered eternal beings, with powers beyond human comprehension.
- A period of time that has no end or beginning. The eternal night of the winter solstice was a time of celebration and feasting.
adjective
- Lasting forever; unending. The eternal flame at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier burns continuously, symbolizing the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in service.
- Existing outside time; as opposed to sempiternal, existing within time but everlastingly. The eternal nature of the universe is a topic of ongoing debate among physicists and philosophers.
- Exceedingly great or bad; used as an intensifier. He was an eternal villain, always scheming and plotting his next move.
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Did you know? The concept of eternity has been a topic of interest for philosophers and theologians for centuries, with some arguing that it is a state of being that transcends human comprehension.