Temporal: meaning, definitions and examples
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temporal
[ ˈtɛmpərəl ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.