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/e.tɛʁ.nɛl/

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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

Feminineéternelle
Masc pluraléternels
Fem pluraléternelles

Examples

' .

Nothing is eternal in this world.

' .

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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This word is part of lesson 45.