pastness
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


past·ness

noun \ˈpas(t)-nəs\

Definition of PASTNESS

1
: the quality or state of being past
2
: the subjective quality of something being remembered rather than immediately experienced <almost any popular record … is apt to be tinged with pastness — Roy McMullen>

First Known Use of PASTNESS

1829

Rhymes with PASTNESS

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Pasto
Previous Word in the Dictionary: past mistress
All Words Near: pastness

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up pastness? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More