"lost in time" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Possibly a shortening of the phrase lost in the mists of time. Etymology templates: {{l|en|lost in the mists of time}} lost in the mists of time Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} lost in time (not comparable)
  1. Having happened or originated in a time so long ago that it has been completely forgotten or lost. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: missing in time
    Sense id: en-lost_in_time-en-adj-2MiZnNE0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52
  2. (science fiction) Lost during time travel. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Science fiction, Time, Time travel
    Sense id: en-lost_in_time-en-adj-a~vSiG95 Disambiguation of Time: 42 58 Disambiguation of Time travel: 8 92 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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