eternality

eternality

The concept of eternality is often symbolized by a timeless mountain range.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The quality or state of being eternal: "Eternality" refers to the property of having no beginning or end; existence that is everlasting or perpetual.
    • Endless duration: It denotes the concept of time without limits, often associated with divine or abstract permanence.
Usage Examples
  • (The philosopher thought about the universe's endless existence.)
  • (The idea that the soul lasts forever is key in many faiths.)
  • (The poem examines love that continues forever after death.)
Advanced Usage

  • "The eternality of truth": An abstract phrase meaning that truth is unchanging and permanent.

    • In mathematics, we often assume the eternality of logical principles. (We assume logical principles are always valid.)

  • "Eternality vs. temporality": A philosophical contrast between what is timeless and what is subject to change.

    • The debate focused on the eternality of moral values versus their temporality. (The discussion compared permanent moral values with those that change over time.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Eternal (adj): lasting forever; without end.

    • They promised eternal friendship. (They promised friendship that would never end.)

  • Eternity (n): infinite or unending time.

    • The stars have existed for eternity. (The stars have existed forever.)

  • Eternalize (verb): to make something eternal.

    • The artist sought to eternalize his fame through his works. (The artist tried to make his fame last forever.)
Synonyms
  • Perpetuity: the state of lasting forever.
  • Endlessness: the quality of having no end.
  • Everlastingness: the property of being without end.
  • Immortality: the ability to live forever (often used for living beings).
Related Idioms

  • For all eternity: for an infinite amount of time.

    • The monument was built to stand for all eternity. (The monument was built to last forever.)

  • From here to eternity: a very long distance or time.

    • The journey felt like from here to eternity. (The journey seemed extremely long.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • (No common phrasal verbs are directly associated with "eternality" as it is a noun. However, related verbs like "last forever" or "go on forever" may be used.)
    • Their legacy will last forever. (Their legacy will continue without end.)