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temporal

 

[ ˈtɛmpərəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

time-related

Relating to time or the way it changes.

Synonyms

temporary, time-related, transient

Examples of usage

  • The temporal nature of life is inevitable.
  • Her paintings explore the concept of temporal existence.
  • The temporal sequence of events is crucial in understanding history.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

Either of a pair of bones which form part of the side of the skull behind the forehead.

Synonyms

side skull bone, temporal bone

Examples of usage

  • The temporal bones protect the brain and support the temples.
  • He suffered a fracture in his left temporal bone.

Translations

Translations of the word "temporal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 temporal

🇮🇳 अस्थायी

🇩🇪 temporär

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 тимчасовий

🇵🇱 czasowy

🇯🇵 一時的な

🇫🇷 temporaire

🇪🇸 temporal

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 임시의

🇸🇦 مؤقت

🇨🇿 dočasný

🇸🇰 dočasný

🇨🇳 临时的

🇸🇮 začasno

🇮🇸 tímabundinn

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებითი

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti

🇲🇽 temporal

Etymology

The word 'temporal' originated from the Latin word 'temporalis' meaning 'of time'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to refer to things related to time or the material world as opposed to the spiritual realm. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings in different contexts, such as anatomy and philosophy.

See also: temp, temper, tempest, templar, tempo.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,170, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.