Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Eternal
eternal, adj. [OFr < L. ævum, age.]
- Infinite; constant; endless; unchanging; [kenning “the Eternal Rule”] Deity; God; the Supreme Being; the King of Heaven.
- Everlasting; lasting; enduring; without beginning or end.
- Forever; without end of existence; continuing before and after life.
- Static; stationary; firm; steadfast; immoveable; immutable.
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