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eternal
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eternal
(adjective)
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eternal
/ɪ
ˈ
tɚnl̟/
adjective
eternal
/ɪ
ˈ
tɚnl̟/
adjective
Learner's definition of ETERNAL
1
:
having no beginning and no end in time
:
lasting forever
eternal
life
eternal
damnation
eternal
bliss
the
eternal
flames of hell
light an
eternal flame
[=a small fire that is kept burning as a symbol to show that something will never end]
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2
:
existing at all times
:
always true or valid
eternal
[=
timeless
] truths
in search of
eternal
wisdom
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3
:
seeming to last forever
When will his
eternal
whining stop?
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— eternally
adverb
I will be
eternally
grateful for your help.
eternally
young
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