Immemorial

usgb/ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/
adjective

Extending back beyond memory or historical records.

The forest has been here for an immemorial time.
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Often appears as...

  • time immemorial
  • immemorial age
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Beyond Memory

Immemorial refers to a time so old that people can't remember it.

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These rituals date back to time immemorial.
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History's Start

Use 'immemorial' when discussing events that occurred before recorded history.

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Legends of these lands stretch into the immemorial past.
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Cultural Depth

Highlight the cultural significance of traditions without a clear origin.

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This festival has immemorial roots in the village.
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