temporal

The definition of temporal is relating to the temples of the skull, limited by time or relating to this present life or world.

(adjective)

An example of temporal used as an adjective is a temporal lobe in the brain.
An example of temporal used as an adjective is temporal logic, the rules about reasoning in terms of time.
An example of temporal used as an adjective is temporal happiness which means happiness of this world, not happiness in the afterlife.

See temporal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: ME < L temporalis < tempus, time: see temper

noun

a temporal thing, power, etc.

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adjective

of or near the temple or temples (of the head)

Origin: LL temporalis < L tempora: see temple

See temporal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or limited by time: a temporal dimension; temporal and spatial boundaries.
Of or relating to the material world; worldly: the temporal possessions of the Church.
Lasting only for a time; not eternal; passing: our temporal existence.
Secular or lay; civil: lords temporal and spiritual.
Grammar Expressing time: a temporal adverb.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin temporālis

Origin: , from tempus, tempor-, time

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