eternity
UK: ɪˈtɜːnəti | US: ɪˈtɜːrnəti
n. infinite or unending time
n. a state to which time has no application; timelessness
n. (theology) endless life after death
eternity = etern<everlasting> + ity<noun suffix>
- etern (from Latin aeternus, meaning "everlasting, eternal")
- ity (noun-forming suffix indicating state or quality, from Latin -itas)
Etymology Origin:
The word "eternity" traces back to Latin aeternitas, derived from aeternus (everlasting), which itself stems from aevum (age, eternity). The suffix -ity was adopted via Old French -ité, converting the adjective "etern" (Middle English form of "eternal") into a noun denoting an abstract quality. The concept reflects the human fascination with transcending time, often tied to philosophical or religious ideas of permanence.
The stars seem to symbolize eternity in their unchanging brilliance.
Artists often struggle to capture the idea of eternity in their work.
In many religions, eternity is promised as a reward for virtuous living.
The ancient monument stood as a silent witness to eternity.
Love is sometimes described as a bond that lasts for eternity.