Temporal
/ˈtɛmpərəl/noun
Relating to time or worldly affairs as opposed to spiritual matters.
Did you know?In ancient philosophy, the term 'temporal' was often contrasted with 'eternal', highlighting the fleeting nature of our material existence versus the infinite.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tempos
“A concept related to time or rhythm.”
Latin
Latin
temporal
“Pertaining to time, worldly, or pertaining to the present life.”
Old French
Old French
temporal
“Relating to time, worldly, or material.”
Middle English
Middle English
temporal
“Concerning time, earthly, or of this world.”
Modern English
English
temporal
“Belonging to time or the material world.”