"absolute tense" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: absolute tenses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} absolute tense (plural absolute tenses)
  1. (grammar) The grammatical expression of time reference relative to now, the exact moment of speaking. Categories (topical): Grammar Coordinate_terms: relative tense
    Sense id: en-absolute_tense-en-noun-9SEC75If Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

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