Eternity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /i-ˈtər-nə-tē/ eter·ni·ty

Meaning & Definition of Eternity

Eternity (noun)

  1. the quality or state of being eternal
  2. infinite time
  3. age

Eternity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. endless time

    "the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity"

    similar: everlasting, foreverness, infinity, perpetuity
    related: boundlessness, endlessness, interminableness, limitlessness, permanence, permanency, timelessness
    near: ephemerality, impermanence, temporariness, transience, transitoriness

  2. unending existence after death

    "a firm belief in the eternity of the soul"

    similar: afterlife, beyond, hereafter, immortality
    related: afterworld, otherworld

  3. a long or seemingly long period of time

    "we waited in line for tickets for an eternity"

    similar: age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, donkey's years (chiefly British), eon, forever, long, months, moon
    related: infinity, lifetime
    near: flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eternity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eternity:

Chiefly British: donkey's years
everlasting, foreverness, infinity, perpetuity, afterlife, beyond, hereafter, immortality, age, blue moon, coon's age, cycle, eon, forever, long, months, moon

Related Words for Eternity

boundlessness, endlessness, interminableness, limitlessness, permanence, permanency, timelessness, afterworld, otherworld, lifetime

Near Antonyms of Eternity

ephemerality, impermanence, temporariness, transience, transitoriness, flash, instant, jiffy, minute, moment, second, shake, split second, trice, twinkle, twinkling, wink, microsecond, nanosecond

Word Forms of Eternity

Inflections: eternities

Origin & Etymology of Eternity

Middle English eternite, from Middle French eternité, from Latin aeternitat-, aeternitas, from aeternus

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Eternity

What does "Eternity" mean?

"Eternity" means the quality or state of being eternal. As a noun, it is defined as: the quality or state of being eternal. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Eternity"?

Other words for "Eternity" include everlasting, foreverness, infinity, perpetuity, afterlife, beyond, hereafter and immortality. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eternity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eternity"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eternity". Common alternatives include everlasting, foreverness, infinity, perpetuity, afterlife, beyond, hereafter, immortality, age and blue moon.

How do you use "Eternity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eternity" in a sentence: "the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity"; "a firm belief in the eternity of the soul"; "we waited in line for tickets for an eternity".

Is "Eternity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eternity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Eternity"?

"Eternity" is pronounced /i-ˈtər-nə-tē/ and divided into syllables as eter·ni·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Eternity"?

"Eternity" comes from Middle English eternite, from Middle French eternité, from Latin aeternitat-, aeternitas, from aeternus. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Eternity" meaning "endless time"?

When "Eternity" (noun) means endless time, synonyms include everlasting, foreverness, infinity and perpetuity.