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e·ter·nal
 eternal
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- pronunciation:
- ih
tuhr
n
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| 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
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| 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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| related words: |
classic, continuous, indestructible |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(cap.) God (usu. prec. by "the").
- synonyms:
- Almighty, Creator, Everlasting, God, Jehovah, Lord, Maker, Yahweh
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| derivations: |
eternally (adv.), eternality (n.) |
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