tense
The origin and history of tense.
Etymology
From Old French tens (modern French temps), from Latin tempus ("time"). Doublet of tempo.
The origin and history of tense.
From Old French tens (modern French temps), from Latin tempus ("time"). Doublet of tempo.
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