Time-Related Terminology

noun Time immemorial refers to a time in the distant past that is so long ago it is beyond memory or recorded history.

• The tradition of storytelling has been passed down since time immemorial.
• We've been friends since time immemorial.
• That place has been around since like, time immemorial.
• The love between them seemed to have existed since time immemorial.

noun an irrational fear of time

• Chronomentrophobia is a serious condition that causes individuals to have an irrational fear of clocks.
• I heard that Sarah has chronomentrophobia, so she never wears a watch.
• I can't stand clocks, they give me major chronomentrophobia vibes.
• His chronomentrophobia was so intense that he felt like time was constantly chasing him.