Temporal
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French temporel, from Latin temporalis, from tempor-, tempus time
Definitiions
- Of, relating to, or limited by time: a temporal dimension; temporal and spatial boundaries.
- Of or relating to the material world; worldly: the temporal possessions of the Church.
- Lasting only for a time; not eternal; passing: our temporal existence.
- Secular or lay; civil: lords temporal and spiritual.
- Grammar Expressing time: a temporal adverb.
Synonyms
earthbound earthen, earthly, earthy, mundane, secular, tellurian, telluric, terrene, terrestrial, worldly, ephemeral, evanescent, fleet, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory, lay