unity of time

noun

The classical unity stating that the action of a play should take place over no more than twenty-four hours.

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Meanings

noununity of time (uncountable)
  1. uncountableentertainmentThe classical unity stating that the action of a play should take place over no more than twenty-four hours.

Translations

Finnish ajan ykseys
  • ajan ykseysunity of time
French unité de temps
  • unité de tempsunity of time
Polish jedność czasu
  • jedność czasuunity of time
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APA

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “unity of time,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/unity%20of%20time.

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