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tem·po·ral1
temporal1
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- pronunciation:
- tem
p
rl
[or]
tem
prl
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
of or concerning time.
- synonyms:
- time
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definition 2: |
lasting for only a relatively short time; temporary; transitory.
- synonyms:
- brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fugitive, transient, transitory
- antonyms:
- eternal, everlasting, lasting, permanent
- similar words:
- fleeting, impermanent, temporary
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definition 3: |
of or concerning life or affairs in this world; worldly.
- synonyms:
- worldly
- antonyms:
- spiritual
- similar words:
- carnal, earthly, material, mundane, physical, profane, secular, terrestrial
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definition 4: |
secular or material rather than ecclesiastical or spiritual.
- synonyms:
- earthly, secular, worldly
- antonyms:
- religious, spiritual
- similar words:
- lay, material, mundane, physical, profane
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related words: |
human, sensual, transient |
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derivations: |
temporally (adv.), temporalness (n.) |
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