Meaning of the word temporal in English

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temporal

US /ˈtem.pɚ.əl/

UK /ˈtem.pɚ.əl/

relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.

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The church has both spiritual and temporal power.

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He focused on the temporal aspects of life, rather than the eternal.

Synonym:

secular worldly non-spiritual earthly

Synonym:

spiritual eternal

relating to time.

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The novel explores the temporal relationship between past and present.

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Temporal data analysis is crucial for predicting future trends.

Synonym:

chronological time-related sequential

relating to the temples of the head.

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He felt a sharp pain in his temporal region.

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The surgeon made an incision near the temporal bone.

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temporal lobe temporal bone