eternal
Translation
eternal, everlasting, timeless
Examples
They believe in eternal life after death.
They believe in eternal life after death.
I'm tired of his eternal complaints.
I'm tired of his eternal complaints.
Grammar Patterns
eternal ((noun)) lasting or existing forever The search for eternal youth is a common theme.
Similar Words
Synonyms: everlasting, perpetual; Antonyms: temporary, finite
Etymology
From Latin 'aeternus', from 'aevum' (age, eternity). The '-al' suffix makes it an adjective.
Memory Tips
Imagine a circle, which has no beginning or end, representing something eternal.