/e.tɛʁ.nɛl/
Translation
eternal, everlasting, endless
Word origin
From Late Latin aeternalis, from aeternus ('lasting for an age'), built on aevum ('age, lifetime'). English 'eternal' comes from the same adjective.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aeternus
- English cognates
- eternal, eternity
Grammar
Examples
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Nothing is eternal in this world.
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She still dreams of everlasting love.
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He lives in endless fear of losing his job.
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These eternal questions never have an answer.
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He asked only for eternal rest.
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