Meaning of eternal in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈtərn(ə)l/

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  1. 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

  2. 2. lasting for an indefinitely long period of time

    Synonyms

  3. 3. tiresomely long

    Examples

    • « seemingly without end »
    • « endless debates »
    • « an endless conversation »
    • « the wait seemed eternal »
    • « eternal quarreling »
    • « an interminable sermon »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « The joy of life consists in the exercise of one's energies, continual growth, constant change, the enjoyment of every new experience. To stop means simply to die. The eternal mistake of mankind is to set up an attainable ideal. »
    Aleister Crowley
  • « Only to the extent that men desire peace and brotherhood can the world be made better. No peace even though temporarily obtained, will be permanent, whether to individuals or nations, unless it is built upon the solid foundation of eternal principles. »
    David O. McKay
  • « Even during the worst hardships, when the other things in our lives seem to fall apart, we can still find peace in the eternal love of God. »
    Armstrong Williams
  • « Now all the knowledge and wisdom that is in creatures, whether angels or men, is nothing else but a participation of that one eternal, immutable and increased wisdom of God. »
    Ralph Cudworth
  • « Eternal principles that govern happiness apply equally to all. »
    Russell M. Nelson

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