ETERNAL


Meaning of ETERNAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɪtɜ:(r)n(ə)l ]

1.

Something that is eternal lasts for ever.

Whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life.

...the quest for eternal youth.

ADJ

• eter‧nal‧ly

She is eternally grateful to her family for their support...

ADV : ADV adj , ADV with v

2.

If you describe something as eternal , you mean that it seems to last for ever, often because you think it is boring or annoying.

In the background was that eternal hum.

= interminable, never-ending

ADJ

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