immemorial
pronunciation
How to pronounce immemorial in British English:
UK [ˌɪməˈmɔ:riəl]
How to pronounce immemorial in American English:
US [ˌɪməˈmɔriəl, -ˈmor-]
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- Adjective:
- long past; beyond the limits of memory or tradition or recorded history
Word Origin
- immemorial (adj.)
- 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.
Example
- 1. Innovations in learning have been in existence since time immemorial .
- 2. Since time immemorial , mankind has gazed at the static-like tapestry of the stars hovering above the horizon .
- 3. Immemorial and beautiful chinese art !
- 4. Since immemorial time , it has been a goal for human beings to seek social equity .
- 5. She has been there taking care of me since time immemorial .