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Passage of Time

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The passage of time refers to the continuous movement and progression of moments from past to present and future. It encompasses the idea that time cannot be stopped or reversed.

Related terms

Chronology: Chronology refers to arranging events in their order of occurrence over time.

Eternity: Eternity represents infinite or endless duration, beyond the concept of time.

Timeline: A timeline is a visual representation that shows events arranged chronologically along a straight line.

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