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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

sempiternal

/ˌsempəˈtərnl/adjective

Eternal and unchanging; everlasting; existing always without beginning or end.

Etymology

From Late Latin "sempiternalis," from Latin "sempiternus" (everlasting), from "semper" (always) + "aeternus" (eternal). A fusion of two words for eternity!

Usage Examples

  1. "The poet spoke of sempiternal love that transcends time and space."

  2. "Ancient philosophers debated the sempiternal nature of the soul."

  3. "The mountains stood as sempiternal witnesses to human history."

Synonyms

  • Eternal
  • Everlasting
  • Perpetual
  • Timeless
  • Unending

Fun Facts

  • This word combines two Latin words that both mean "eternal" - it's doubly eternal!
  • It's more formal and poetic than simply saying "eternal."
  • Often used in religious, philosophical, or romantic contexts.

Related Terms

  • Eternal: Lasting or existing forever; without end
  • Perpetual: Never ending or changing; continuing forever
  • Immutable: Unchanging over time; unable to be changed
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