temporal

adjective
UK: /ˈtempərəl/
US: /ˈtempərəl/

  1. Relating to time.

    1. The temporal artery is located on the side of your head.
    2. The company must consider the temporal aspects of the marketing campaign schedule.

  2. Relating to worldly affairs rather than spiritual ones.

    1. The king had both temporal and spiritual power in the realm.
    2. She focused on temporal matters, such as career and finances, ignoring spiritual growth.

Synonyms

earthly worldly secular transient
temporal noun

  1. A secular, as opposed to an ecclesiastical, function or possession.

    1. The temporal powers of the Church were considerably reduced.
    2. The conflict arose from competing claims over temporals and spiritual authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temporal" in English means: Relating to time., Relating to worldly affairs rather than spiritual ones..

The phonetic transcription of "temporal" is /ˈtempərəl/ in British English and /ˈtempərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "temporal": earthly, worldly, secular, transient.

Example usage of "temporal": "The temporal artery is located on the side of your head.". More examples on the page.