temporal

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the semantic role of the noun phrase that designating the time of the state or action denoted by the verb
  • Adjective:
    not eternal
    of or relating to or limited by time
    of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit)
    of the material world
    concerned with secular rather than sacred matters
    of this earth or world

Word Origin

temporal (adj.)
late 14c., "worldly, secular;" also "terrestrial, earthly; temporary, lasting only for a time," from Old French temporal "earthly," and directly from Latin temporalis "of a time, but for a time, temporary," from tempus (genitive temporis) "time, season, proper time or season," of unknown origin. Related: Temporally.

Example

1. Temporal variation in the environment influences competition interspecific .
2. Several studies have shown the temporal lobe to be one key region for understanding certain musical features .
3. In this respect , the appellant faces a temporal difficulty .
4. The pope 's " diplomatic service " is a reminder of his unique and ambiguous status as both a religious and temporal leader .
5. Reconstruction of nasal and temporal bone anatomical structures based on china virtual human dataset .

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