TEMPORAL


Meaning of TEMPORAL in English

~ 1 [ 'tɛmp(ə)r(ə)l ]

■ adjective

1》 relating to time.

2》 relating to worldly affairs; secular.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr. temporel or L. ~is , from tempus , tempor- 'time'.

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~ 2 [ 'tɛmpər(ə)l ]

■ adjective Anatomy of or situated in the temples of the head.

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