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temporal Definition and Meaning in English (temporal definition)

adjective
Synonyms:worldlyearthlysecular
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Temporal definition: Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs, or relating to time rather than eternity.

Definitions of Temporal

  1. 1adjective

    Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs, or relating to time rather than eternity.

  2. 2adjective

    Relating to the temple or temples of the head.

Example Sentences

formal

“The king held both spiritual and temporal power.”

medical

“The temporal bone is a major bone of the skull.”

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nountemporality
adverbtemporally

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

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Worldly or secular authority, especially of a religious leader.

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