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temporal

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛmpərəl]

Word

Learn how to use temporal in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “time”

(adjective) related to time or how things happen in a sequence. It describes anything that has to do with time, like days, hours, or years.

Example

The temporal order of events helps us understand what happened first.

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His idea was not temporal; it ignored how events unfold over time.

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How does the temporal aspect of a story change its meaning?

Context: “philosophy/religion”

(adjective) relating to the physical world and not spiritual. It talks about things that are earthly and temporary, as opposed to eternal or heavenly.

Example

She focused on her temporal needs, thinking about what she needed right now.

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The monk believed that focusing on temporal matters would distract him from reaching enlightenment.

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What are some examples of temporal concerns in daily life?

How to pronounce temporal

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛmpərəl]

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