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temporal

[/ˈtɛmpərəl/]
adjective
temporal
1. relating to time or limited by time; not eternal or permanent
The temporal nature of human existence reminds us to cherish each moment.
A natureza temporal da existência humana nos lembra de apreciar cada momento.
2. relating to worldly or secular matters; not spiritual or religious
The church separated temporal and spiritual authority.
A igreja separou a autoridade temporal e espiritual.
3. (anatomy) relating to the temples of the head
The temporal bone is located on the side of the skull.
O osso temporal está localizado na lateral do crânio.
4. (linguistics) relating to grammatical tense
The temporal aspects of the verb phrase indicate when the action occurs.
Os aspectos temporais da frase verbal indicam quando a ação ocorre.
Synonyms
transienttemporarysecularworldlychronological
Antonyms
eternalpermanentspiritualsacredtimeless

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
temporal
standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
temporal
standard usage; also used to describe stormy weather (tempestade)

Related Idioms & Phrases

temporal lobe
temporal power
the temporal world
temporal perspective
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