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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

firstness

/ˈfɜːrstnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does firstness mean?

noun

The quality or state of being first in time, order, or importance; priority. The concept of firstness is often used in philosophical and metaphysical discussions.

Example

"The concept of firstness is central to the philosophy of Henri Bergson, who argued that time is a fundamental aspect of reality."

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