temporality

noun
UK: /ˌtempəˈrælɪti/
US: /ˌtempəˈrælɪti/

  1. The state of existing in time; the condition of being subject to the passage of time.

    1. The temporality of life is fleeting.
    2. Philosophers often discuss the temporality of human existence, exploring its implications for meaning and purpose.

  2. The quality of being temporary or not lasting.

    1. Temporality is a key factor in art.
    2. The temporality of trends in fashion means they are always changing and rarely permanent.

  3. The property of being related to or limited by time.

    1. We study temporality in physics.
    2. The concept of temporality helps us understand how events unfold and influence each other over time.

Synonyms

transience impermanence ephemerality

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temporality" in English means: The state of existing in time; the condition of being subject to the passage of time., The quality of being temporary or not lasting., The property of being related to or limited by time..

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

Synonyms for "temporality": transience, impermanence, ephemerality.

Example usage of "temporality": "The temporality of life is fleeting.". More examples on the page.