Meaning & Definition of word "Eternity"

Eternity

/ɪˈtɜrnɪti/

noun:

  • 1. Infinite or unending time; a state or quality of being eternal.
    • Example: The concept of eternity has puzzled philosophers for centuries.
  • 2. A period of time that seems to be endless or very long.
    • Example: Waiting for the bus felt like an eternity.
  • 3. The timeless state in which one exists after death, often associated with various religious beliefs.
    • Example: Many believe in an afterlife that leads to an eternity in paradise.

Etymology

From Latin 'aeternitas', from 'aeternus' meaning 'everlasting, eternal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for eternity:

For an endless period of time.

eternal flame:

A flame that burns continuously as a symbol of remembrance.

eternal life:

The concept of living forever, especially in a spiritual or religious context.

Related Words

eternal:

Lasting forever; having no beginning or end.

timeless:

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Slang Meanings of eternity

Meaning: A really long time.

Example Sentence: I've been waiting for an eternity for this movie to start!

Meaning: An unending experience.

Example Sentence: That lecture felt like an eternity!