Temporal — synonyms, definition

1. temporal (a)

brief carnal civil common earthly ephemeral evanescent fleeting human impermanent laic lay momentary mortal mundane natural passing profane secular short-lived • • •

2. temporal (Adjective)

temporal (Adjective) — Not eternal. ex. "temporal matters of but fleeting moment"

temporal (Adjective) — Of or relating to or limited by time. ex. "temporal processing" ex. "temporal dimensions" ex. "temporal and spacial boundaries" ex. "music is a temporal art"

temporal (Adjective) — Of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit). ex. "temporal bone"

temporal (Adjective) — Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world. ex. "temporal possessions of the church"

temporal (Adjective) — Of this earth or world. ex. "temporal joys" ex. "our temporal existence"

3. temporal (Noun)

temporal role

temporal (Noun) — The semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb.

participant role semantic role