time immemorial
Time that extends beyond memory or recordTime that extends beyond memory or record.
» We recall this since time immemorial.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable, usually)Time that extends beyond memory or record.
from time immemorial
unbekannte Zeit, Menschengedenken
незапа́мятные времена́nezapámjatnyje vremená
the distant past beyond memory
(UK, uncountable, usually)The time before July 6, 1189, hence the time before the accession of Richard I.
Examples
6 sentencesWe recall this since time immemorial.
We've been acting this way since time immemorial.
Students have complained about homework assignments since time immemorial.
It is a custom from time immemorial: those who have worries, also have liqueur.
The healing properties of mints have been known since time immemorial in various corners of the world.
ruЦелебные свойства мяты известны испокон веков в различных уголках мира.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Forms
plural: times immemorial| Singular | time immemorial |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonyms- the distant past beyond memory:time out of mind
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable