temporal

1. The semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb (synset 106344471)
   is a type of: participant role, semantic role - (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause
   same as: temporal role

1. Not eternal (synset 301762426)
   "temporal matters of but fleeting moment"
   similar to: impermanent, temporary - not permanent; not lasting
2. Of or relating to or limited by time (synset 302821821)
   "temporal processing"; "temporal dimensions"; "temporal and spacial boundaries"; "music is a temporal art"
3. Of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit) (synset 302821678)
   "temporal bone"
4. Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world (synset 302587499)
   "worldly goods and advancement"; "temporal possessions of the church"
   also:

   • earthly - of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
   • profane, secular - not concerned with or devoted to religion
   • sophisticated - having or appealing to those having worldly knowledge and refinement and savoir-faire
   similar to:

   • economic - concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
   • material - concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
   • materialistic, mercenary, worldly-minded - marked by materialism
   • mundane, terrestrial - concerned with the world or worldly matters
   same as: secular, worldly
5. Of this earth or world (synset 301185448)
   "temporal joys"; "our temporal existence"
   similar to: earthly - of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

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