temporal
Pronunciation: [ˈtɛmpərəl]
Word
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.
Example
His idea was not temporal; it ignored how events unfold over time.
Example
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.
Example
The monk believed that focusing on temporal matters would distract him from reaching enlightenment.
Example
What are some examples of temporal concerns in daily life?
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