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eter·nity (ē tʉr′nə tē, i-)
noun pl. eternities -·ties
- the quality, state, or fact of being eternal; eternal existence or duration; continuance without end
- infinite time; time without beginning or end
- a long period of time that seems endless an eternity of waiting
- the endless time after death
Etymology: ME eternite < OFr eternité < L aeternitas
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