i:ˈtə:nɪtɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
infinite or
unending (esp. future)
time. 2 Theol.
endless life after death. 3
the state of
being eternal. 4 colloq. (often prec. by an) a
very long time. 5 (in pl.) eternal truths. øeternity ring a finger-ring set
with gems
all round, usu.
given as a
token of
lasting affection. [ME f. OF eternit÷ f. L aeternitas -tatis f. aeternus: see ETERNAL]