hic et nunc

The Latin phrase "hic et nunc" translates to "here and now" and is used to emphasize the importance of the immediate present.

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Definition

C1General

(formal)Refers to the immediate present moment or current situation.

Example

  • The decision must be made hic et nunc, without delay.
  • She urged him to focus on hic et nunc rather than worry about the future.

C1Philosophy

(academic)Emphasizes the significance of living in the present moment and focusing on current actions and decisions.

Example

  • Philosophers often discuss the concept of hic et nunc as essential to mindfulness.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hic et nunc":

here and nowright nowat the moment