What is another word for tense system?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛns sˈɪstəm] (IPA) 
A tense system refers to the verb conjugations and structures that express time and the temporal sequence of events in a language. Synonyms for the term tense system might include verbal inflection, grammatical aspect, temporal reference, time marking, or verb tense. Depending on the structure of the language in question, the tense system may be quite complex or relatively simple. Languages such as English generally have a relatively elaborate tense system, with multiple verb forms used to indicate past, present, and future time, while other languages might use inflection or other words to denote temporal relations without a separate tense system.
