immemorial — existing for a very long time; so old that people have no memory of its beginning
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing for a very long time; so old that people have no memory of its beginning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
Korean meaning: 태고부터의, 아득히 옛날부터의
Korean pronunciation: 이-머-모-리-얼 (강세: 모)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother has been making kimchi since time immemorial - or at least since she was 5 years old!
- The right to use this path has existed from time immemorial.
- Students have been complaining about school food since time immemorial.
immemorial
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl//
existing for a very long time; so old that people have no memory of its beginning
So ancient, no one remembers when
An immemorial memorial becomes history's greatest tutorial
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'immemorials' meaning 'not to be remembered.' It combines the prefix 'im-' (not) with 'memorialis' (relating to memory), derived from 'memoria' (memory).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother has been making kimchi since time immemorial - or at least since she was 5 years old!”
“The right to use this path has existed from time immemorial.”
“Students have been complaining about school food since time immemorial.”
“These mountains have stood here from time immemorial.”
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