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==Etymology==
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin temporālis, from tempus, tempor-, time.]
(adjective)
==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

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