Meaning & Definition of word "Temporal"

Temporal

/ˈtɛmpərəl/

noun:

  • 1. A reference to a temporal lobe in the brain, associated with processing auditory information.
    • Example: The study revealed that damage to the temporal can impact memory and language skills.

adjective:

  • 1. Relating to time.
    • Example: The temporal nature of our lives often leads us to cherish each moment.
  • 2. Temporary or transitory; not eternal.
    • Example: He was more concerned with temporal gains than with lasting achievements.
  • 3. Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
    • Example: The government was focused on temporal matters rather than religious concerns.

Etymology

From Latin 'temporalis', meaning 'of time, belonging to time'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporal affairs:

Matters related to the physical world rather than the spiritual.

temporal dimensions:

Aspects of something that are related to time.

temporal lobe:

A region of the brain involved in processing sensory input.

Related Words

tempus:

Latin for time.

temporality:

The state of existing within time.

temporalism:

A doctrine that emphasizes the importance of the temporal world.

Slang Meanings of temporal

Meaning: Temporary or short-lived.

Example Sentence: That fad was so temporal, nobody even remembers it now.

Meaning: Concerned with material or earthly life instead of spiritual.

Example Sentence: She’s all about that temporal life, focusing on her career and not on faith.