Sempiternal

Sempiternal

ˌsempəˈtərn(ə)l

Adjective

  • Eternal and unchanging; everlasting.

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Example Sentences

“I stood in awe of the sempiternal state of the old redwood forest, seemingly unchanged by time.”

“My grandmother has known her best friend for 75 years, showing me the sempiternal nature of friendship.”

“The young couple’s heartfelt vows promised their love was sempiternal.”

Word Origin

Latin, late 15th century

Why this word?

“Eternal” means “lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning” — it’s a classic adjective for declarations of love and fidelity. But you could make your oath stand out with the synonym “sempiternal,” meaning “eternal and unchanging; everlasting.” The Latin roots of this word are powerful; “semper” means “always,” and it’s joined with “aeternus,” or “eternal,” to represent an enduring, everlasting presence. 

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