Presentness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being the present; "a study of the pastness of the present and...of the presentness of the past"- R.E.Spiller.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The concept of presentness is central to understanding the human experience of time and its relationship to memory and perception.
- The artist's use of vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes captures the presentness of the moment, drawing the viewer into the scene.
- In his theory of temporal consciousness, the philosopher argues that presentness is the fundamental aspect of human experience that allows us to perceive and understand the world around us.
- The historical event, though occurring in the past, retains a sense of presentness due to its continued impact on contemporary society and culture.
- The photographer's goal was to convey the presentness of the moment, freezing the action and emotion of the scene in a single frame.