eternity — infinite or unending time; a state to which time has no application; immortality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: infinite or unending time; a state to which time has no application; immortality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
Example Sentences
- Waiting for my friend to get ready felt like an eternity, but it was only 10 minutes.
- The diamond eternity ring symbolized their unbreakable bond.
- The lecture on quantum physics seemed to last for an eternity.
eternity
NOUN[/ɪˈtɜːrnəti/]
infinite or unending time; a state to which time has no application; immortality
infinite or unending time; a state to which time has no application; immortality
Fraternity bonds and maternity joys create eternity
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Eternity derives from Latin aeternitas, a philosophical term formed from aeternus (eternal, everlasting). This word was created to express infinite duration transcending the concept of time itself.
Breakdown
aeternus (eternal, everlasting) + -itas (Latin suffix forming abstract nouns denoting state or condition).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Waiting for my friend to get ready felt like an eternity, but it was only 10 minutes.”
“The diamond eternity ring symbolized their unbreakable bond.”
“The lecture on quantum physics seemed to last for an eternity.”
“Many religions promise eternity to those who live righteously.”
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