pastness

[ past-nis ]

noun

1. the state or fact of being past.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pastness¹

First recorded in 1820–30; past + -ness

Example Sentences

There may be a specific feeling which could be called the feeling of "pastness," especially where immediate memory is concerned.

From Project Gutenberg

In the latter case, but not in the former, the pastness is part of the content believed.

From Project Gutenberg

They give to the memory image a feeling of pastness and trueness which the image of imagination lacks.

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