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