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Sempiternal

Definition

(literary/formal) Lasting or existing forever; eternal. Typically used in philosophical, poetic, or theological contexts to convey a sense of timelessness or perpetuity.

Example Sentences

1The concept of sempiternal existence is central to many religious traditions, which posit an eternal soul or divine being.
2In his philosophical treatise, the author grappled with the notion of sempiternal time, arguing that human perception of eternity is inherently flawed.
3The poet's use of sempiternal imagery in her verse created a sense of timelessness, as if the emotions and experiences she described were universal and unchanging.
4Theologians have long debated the nature of God's sempiternal existence, with some arguing that it is a fundamental aspect of divine being.
5The idea of sempiternal recurrence, in which all events are destined to repeat themselves infinitely, is a central theme in Nietzsche's philosophy.

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