eternally
UK: ɪˈtɜːnəli | US: ɪˈtɜːrnəli
adv. in a way that lasts or continues forever; without end
adv. in an unchanging or timeless manner
eternally = eternal<lasting forever> + ly<adverb suffix>
- eternal: Derived from Latin aeternus (eternal), from aevum (age, eternity). The root conveys permanence and infinite duration.
- ly: An Old English adverbial suffix indicating manner or quality.
Etymology Origin:
The word "eternally" combines the Latin-rooted "eternal," reflecting timelessness, with the Germanic adverbial suffix "-ly." This fusion mirrors English's hybrid nature, blending Latin abstraction with Germanic grammatical simplicity. The progression from aeternus to "eternal" to "eternally" illustrates how English layers meaning through suffixes while preserving core concepts.
The stars seem to shine eternally in the night sky.
Their love was eternally bound by a promise.
The monument stands eternally as a tribute to bravery.
He vowed to remember her eternally.
The artist’s work captures beauty eternally.