Definition

The condition of lasting forever or for a very long time without end.

Example

Many people seek the everlastingness of love and happiness.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the concept of everlastingness?

Yeah, it's fascinating to think about what lasts forever.

I wonder if anything truly has that kind of everlastingness in our lives.

Maybe memories come close, but everything else seems to change.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Everlastingness → It is formed from "ever" (from Old English "æfre", meaning always) and "lasting" (from Old English "lastan", meaning to endure or continue) combined with the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "everlastingness" refers to the state of being always enduring or continuing without end.

Memory Tip

Think of 'always' ('ever') and 'enduring' ('lasting') to remember that 'everlastingness' means the quality of being forever enduring.

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