What is another word for Effluxion?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛflʌkʃən] (IPA)

Effluxion is a term that refers to the gradual passing or elapsing of time. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with effluxion. Some of these include: passage, elapse, lapse, flow, course, progression, duration and advance. These words all convey the idea of something moving forward steadily, whether that be time or some other phenomenon. For example, the passage of time is a commonly used phrase, and it conveys the same idea as the effluxion of time. Overall, these synonyms provide a variety of different ways to describe the passing of time or the progress of something over a period of time.

What are the hypernyms for Effluxion?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Effluxion

A mere re-tying of a few bows that the Effluxion of time has untied, or were never tied by the author, who, if I remember right, used to be less careful of his literary appearance than his prefacer, neglecting to examine his sentences, and to scan them as often as one might expect from an admirer, not to say disciple, of Walter Pater.
"Muslin"
George Moore
On the other hand, I have endeavoured, as far as possible, to obliterate chronological references which the Effluxion of time has rendered, or may render, misleading.
"A Short History of French Literature"
George Saintsbury
But within the limits of the same Parliament, a decision once given should be so far binding that it should not be necessary for a bill to pass the stage of second reading four or five years running, because Effluxion of time had prevented it passing into law during any of the sessions.
"Practical Politics; or, the Liberalism of To-day"
Alfred Farthing Robbins

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