temporal

adjective
/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example Sentences

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

Synonyms

worldly, earthly, secular, mundane

Antonyms

spiritual, eternal

Collocations

temporal power, temporal authority, temporal world, temporal perspective

Related Vocabularies

Showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
not correct or true; mistaken
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

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