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Etymology
Coined by Polish-American philosopher Alfred Korzybski in 1921.
Noun
- (especially general semantics, science fiction) The act of transmitting knowledge and experience from one moment and person to other moments and people using written information (e.g., written language, images, symbols), whether in mundane instances or (especially) from one generation to the next.
Adjective
time-binding (not comparable)
- (general semantics, science fiction) Engaging in time-binding.
References
- “time-binding, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
- Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2025), “time-binding, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.
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