Synonyms for immemorial

Grammar : Adj

Spell : im-uh-mawr-ee-uhl, -mohr-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪm əˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-

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Définition of immemorial

Origin : c.1600, from French immémorial (16c.) "old beyond memory," from Medieval Latin immemorialis, from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + memorialis (see memorial). Something immemorial is ancient beyond memory; something immemorable is not memorable.

adj ancient, old

Example sentences :

Wat's thumb was raised to his nose in an immemorial gesture.
Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner

War, of course, is an immemorial source of romantic feeling.
Extract from : « The American Mind » by Bliss Perry

They are not thought to be inspired, but are revered because of their immemorial antiquity.
Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies

If the Gulf States go, still it is their right, immemorial, incontrovertible!
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

The human mind from immemorial antiquity has ceased to regard it.
Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 » by Various

Philosophers as well as immemorial kings, Pharaohs and Ptolemys, are on our side.
Extract from : « The Library » by Andrew Lang

Truth and mercy are immemorial characteristics of a king's conduct.
Extract from : « India: What can it teach us? » by F. Max Mller

"Eat your oatmeal," said Mis' Winslow, in the immemorial manner of adults.
Extract from : « Christmas » by Zona Gale

The hump is an immemorial sign of the French badin-ès-farces.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

He is the living Word; in Him was personified what had been immemorial tradition.
Extract from : « Christianity As A Mystical Fact » by Rudolf Steiner

Antonyms for immemorial

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