temporal

noun

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

adjective

of this earth or world

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

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

of or relating to or limited by time

not eternal

Roots

tempustempor- · Latin · time

Synonyms for temporal

worldlyadj secularadj transitoryadj transientadj momentaryadj ephemeraladj impermanentadj fugaciousadj chronologicaladj temporaryadj

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