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Meaning & Definition of Temporal in English

English

Temporal

/tɛmpərəl/

noun

1. The semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb

synonym:
  • temporal role,
  • temporal

adjective

1. Not eternal

  • "Temporal matters of but fleeting moment"- f.d.roosevelt
synonym:
  • temporal

2. Of or relating to or limited by time

  • "Temporal processing"
  • "Temporal dimensions"
  • "Temporal and spacial boundaries"
  • "Music is a temporal art"
synonym:
  • temporal

3. Of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit)

  • "Temporal bone"
synonym:
  • temporal

4. Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

  • "Worldly goods and advancement"
  • "Temporal possessions of the church"
synonym:
  • worldly,
  • secular,
  • temporal

5. Of this earth or world

  • "Temporal joys"
  • "Our temporal existence"
synonym:
  • temporal