Eternity

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Eternity

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

ih-TUR-nih-tee  /ɪˈtɜːnɪti/

Definition

Infinite or unending time; the state of existing outside of time altogether; also used informally for a very long, seemingly endless period.

Plain meaning

Time that never runs out — or a wait so long it feels like it never will.

Register

Elevated in serious contexts; warmly ironic in everyday use.