temporal — relating to time or existing for a limited time
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to time or existing for a limited time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempərəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother always said money is temporal, but embarrassing dance moves are eternal.
- The temporal power of the medieval church was as strong as its spiritual influence.
- Scientists study temporal patterns in climate change to predict future weather.
temporal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtempərəl/]
relating to time or existing for a limited time
The old clock tower reminds villagers that all temporal things must end.
TEMP(time) + ORAL(mouth) — shouting the exact TEMP(time) with its giant mouth(ORAL), the clock reminded the boy of his temporal life.
Exploring the vast spatial distance of the galaxy, the astronaut also traveled through temporal history to see the past.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'temporalis', derived from 'tempus' meaning 'time'. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin, originally used in religious contexts to distinguish worldly/secular matters from spiritual ones.
Breakdown
tempor- (time, from Latin tempus) + -al (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to') = temporal
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother always said money is temporal, but embarrassing dance moves are eternal.”
“The temporal power of the medieval church was as strong as its spiritual influence.”
“Scientists study temporal patterns in climate change to predict future weather.”
“The doctor examined the temporal region after the patient complained of headaches.”
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