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Immorial

Definitions:

Adjective: existing or continuing from a time that is beyond memory, record, or tradition.

Adverb: in a manner that has been done or practiced for a very long time.

Senses:

Popular Sense

1. belonging to a time so far back that it cannot be remembered; ancient.
2. lasting from time immemorial; persisting for a very long time.
3. being beyond legal memory.

Local Sense

1. referring to a specific period in local history that is widely regarded as the earliest or most important.
2. a term used by locals to describe something that has been continuously present in their community since its inception.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

• The castle's walls have stood there since time immemorial.
• These traditions have been passed down from time immemorial.
• They followed the immemorial rituals of their ancestors.

Adverb:

• The small village has remained immemorial.
• Local customs have been practiced immemorial.
• They continue to hold immemorial beliefs.

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