What is the concept of time in ontology?

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What is the concept of time in ontology?

In ontology, the concept of time refers to the philosophical study of the nature and existence of time. It explores questions such as whether time is a fundamental aspect of reality or merely a human construct, whether it is continuous or discrete, and whether it has an objective existence independent of human perception. Ontologists examine different theories of time, including presentism (the belief that only the present moment exists), eternalism (the belief that past, present, and future all exist), and the block universe theory (the belief that all moments in time exist simultaneously).