praesens

/ˈprɛsɛns/; /ˈprɛsɛnz/

Definitions

1. adjective

present; existing or happening now

“The praesens moment is a fundamental concept in philosophy.”

2. noun

the present tense or present participle of a verb

“In Latin grammar, praesens is used to describe the present tense of a verb.”

3. noun

a present participle or gerund

“The praesens of the verb ‘to run’ is ‘running’.”

Synonyms

  • current
  • present

Antonyms

  • future
  • past