tem ‧ po ‧ ral /ˈtemp ə rəl/ BrE AmE adjective formal
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: temporalis , from tempus 'time' ]
1 . related to or limited by time:
the temporal character of human existence
2 . related to practical instead of religious affairs:
Edgar ruled over the Church as well as his temporal kingdom.