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time's arrow

time's arrow is the alternative form of arrow of time.

Meaning of arrow of time

Noun

arrow of time (plural arrows of time)

  1. The direction of time within a four-dimensional relativistic view of the cosmos.
  2. The subjective feeling of movement from past to future.
  3. Entropy.

Questions about time's arrow

What is time's arrow the alternative form of?
Time's arrow is the alternative form of arrow of time.

Words near time's arrow in the dictionary

  1. time work
  2. time you got a watch
  3. time zone
  4. time zones
  5. time's a-wasting
  6. time's arrow
  7. time's up
  8. time, place and manner restriction
  9. time, place and manner restrictions
  10. time, place or manner restriction
  11. time, place or manner restrictions

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