The phrase "all succeeding ages" refers to all future generations or periods of time following a specified reference point. It's often used in historical, literary, and philosophical contexts to discuss the impact of events or ideas that resonate through time.
The phrase is somewhat formal and is more commonly found in written contexts, such as literature and scholarly articles, rather than in casual oral speech.
All succeeding ages will remember this moment as a turning point in our history.
Todas las generaciones sucesivas recordarán este momento como un punto de inflexión en nuestra historia.
The ideals we set forth today will influence all succeeding ages in ways we cannot yet comprehend.
Los ideales que establezcamos hoy influirán en todas las generaciones sucesivas de maneras que aún no podemos comprender.
His contributions to science have shaped the understanding for all succeeding ages.
Sus contribuciones a la ciencia han dado forma a la comprensión para todas las generaciones sucesivas.
The phrase "all succeeding ages" is not typically part of common idiomatic expressions. However, it can be associated with broader concepts and terms:
Estos descubrimientos serán celebrados por toda la eternidad.
Through the ages (a través de las edades)
El conocimiento se ha transmitido a través de las edades.
Future generations (generaciones futuras)
Tenemos la responsabilidad hacia las generaciones futuras.
Enduring legacy (legado duradero)
The phrase combines the word "all," meaning every one or the whole quantity; "succeeding," from the verb "succeed," which comes from the Latin 'succedere' meaning "to come after," "to follow"; and "ages," derived from Latin 'aetas', meaning a period of life or a generation.