eternala.[F. ternel, L. aeternalis, fr. aeternus. See Etern.]1. Without beginning or end of existence; always existing.()The eternal God is thy refuge. (Deut. xxxiii. 27.)To know wether there were any real being, whose duration has been eternal. (Locke.)2. Without end of existence or duration; everlasting; endless; immortal.()That they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. (2 Tim. ii. 10.)3. Continued without intermission; perpetual; ceaseless; constant.()And fires eternal in thy temple shine. (Dryden.)4. Existing at all times without change; immutable.()Hobbes believed the eternal truths which he opposed. (Dryden.)What are the eternal objects of poetry among all nations, and at all times? (M. Arnold.)5. Exceedingly great or bad; -- used as a strong intensive.()The Eternal City, an appellation of Rome.()()n.1. One of the appellations of God.()Law whereby the Eternal himself doth work. (Hooker.)2. That which is endless and immortal.(Young.)