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Meaning of eternal in English
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/əˈtərn(ə)l/
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Classifying Adjective
eternal
Definitions
1.
continuing forever or indefinitely
Examples
« the ageless themes of love and revenge »
« eternal truths »
« life everlasting »
« hell's perpetual fires »
« the unending bliss of heaven »
Synonyms
permanent
lasting
2.
lasting for an indefinitely long period of time
Synonyms
immortal
3.
tiresomely long
Examples
« seemingly without end »
« endless debates »
« an endless conversation »
« the wait seemed eternal »
« eternal quarreling »
« an interminable sermon »
Synonyms
long