Definitions for: Eternity


[n] a state of eternal existence believed in some religions to characterize the afterlife
[n] time without end
[n] a seemingly endless time interval (waiting)



Webster (1913) Definition: E*ter"ni*ty, n.; pl. Eternities. [F.
['e]ternit['e], L. aeternitas, fr. aeternus. See Etern.]
1. Infinite duration, without beginning in the past or end in
the future; also, duration without end in the future;
endless time.

The high and lofty One, that inhabiteth eternity.
--Is. lvii.
15.

2. Condition which begins at death; immortality.

Thou know'st 't is common; all that lives must die,
Passing through nature to eternity. --Shak.

Synonyms: forever, infinity, timeless existence, timelessness

See Also: alpha and omega, being, beingness, existence, interval, time, time interval

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
animals begin with b
animlas that start with s