eternity

e-ter-ni-ty · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Infinite or unending time.

  2. 2.

    A state of existence outside of time, especially as believed in some religions.

  3. 3.

    (Informal) A period of time that seems very long.

Forms

plural: eternities

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    for eternity — forever; for an endless time
  • •
    from here to eternity — for an extremely long time
  • •
    an eternity — a very long time (informal)
  • •
    eternity ring — a ring symbolizing everlasting love

Related words

Antonyms: instant, moment, temporality
See also: eternal, eternally, forever, infinity
Synonyms: everlasting, forever, infinity, perpetuity

Etymology

From Old French eternite, from Latin aeternitas ("eternity"), from aeternus ("eternal"), from aevum ("age").