Main Entry: eter·ni·ty

Pronunciation: \i-ˈtər-nə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural eter·ni·ties

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

Date: 14th century

1 : the quality or state of being eternal
2 : infinite time <lasting throughout eternity>
3 plural : age 3b
4 : the state after death : immortality
5 : a seemingly endless or immeasurable time <an eternity of delays>