Meaning of effluxion of time | Babel Free
Definitions
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The determination of a term of years due to the passage of time, rather than the occurrence of a specific event. formal, idiomatic, uncountable
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The passage of time, especially as a cause of change in itself. uncountable
Examples
“[...] we often fail to make sufficient allowance for the changes in standards brought about by the effluxion of time.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.