The difference between Eternal and Unlimited

When used as adjectives, eternal means lasting forever, whereas unlimited means limitless or without bounds.

Eternal is also noun with the meaning: one who lives forever.

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Eternal as an adjective:

Lasting forever; unending.
Eternal as an adjective (philosophy):

existing outside time; as opposed to sempiternal, existing within time but everlastingly
Eternal as an adjective (dated):

Exceedingly great or bad; used as an intensifier.

Examples:

"some eternal villain"

Eternal as a noun:

One who lives forever; an immortal.

Unlimited as an adjective:

limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

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