deep time
Time that is considered on the vast scale of geology or the universe, rather than on…Time that is considered on the vast scale of geology or the universe, rather than on the scale of human history.
» His anger has evolved into something deeper as time has gone by.
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2 senses(uncountable)Time that is considered on the vast scale of geology or the universe, rather than on the scale of human history.
(uncountable)Time that is set in the very distant past or far into the future.
Examples
1 sentencesHis anger has evolved into something deeper as time has gone by.
Origin
Coined by American writer John McPhee in 1981.Coined by American writer John McPhee in 1981.
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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