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eternal

e·ter·nal

eternal

 
pronunciation:
ih tuhr nl
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having no beginning or end; existing outside of time; timeless.
the eternal existence of God. (Cf. temporal1.)
synonyms:
boundless, endless, everlasting, infinite, limitless, timeless, unlimited
antonyms:
ephemeral, mundane, temporal, transient
similar words:
ceaseless, constant, perpetual
definition 2: seeming to have no end; continuing over a very long time; interminable.
the eternal battle of the sexes
synonyms:
endless, enduring, everlasting, interminable, lasting, perpetual
antonyms:
brief, momentary
similar words:
abiding, constant, continual, persistent, relentless, unceasing, undying, unremitting
definition 3: being unaffected by time or change.
the eternal truths of moral philosophy
synonyms:
immutable, timeless, unchanging
antonyms:
inconstant, mutable
similar words:
everlasting, immortal, permanent, perpetual
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part of speech: noun
definition: (cap.) God (usu. prec. by "the").
synonyms:
Almighty, Creator, Everlasting, God, Jehovah, Lord, Maker, Yahweh
derivations: eternally (adv.), eternality (n.)