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Meaning of the word temporal in English

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temporal

US /ˈtem.pɚ.əl/
UK /ˈtem.pər.əl/
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Adjective

1.

relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.

Example:
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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
Antonym:
spiritual eternal
2.

relating to time.

Example:
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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
3.

relating to the temples of the head.

Example:
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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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Related Word:
temporal lobe temporal bone