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Synonyms for (noun) temporal

Synonyms: temporal, temporal role Definition: the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb

Hypernyms: semantic role, participant role Definition: (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause

Synonyms for (adjective) temporal

Synonyms: temporal Definition: of this earth or world Usage: temporal joys; our temporal existence

Hypernyms: earthly Definition: of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven Usage: earthly beings; believed that our earthly life is all that matters; earthly love; our earthly home

Synonyms: temporal Definition: not eternal Usage: temporal matters of but fleeting moment- F.D.Roosevelt

Hypernyms: impermanent, temporary Definition: not permanent; not lasting Usage: politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber; impermanent palm cottages; a temperary arrangement; temporary housing

Synonyms: secular, worldly, temporal Definition: characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world Usage: worldly goods and advancement; temporal possessions of the church

Hypernyms: economic Definition: concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money) Usage: he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons; gave up the large house for economic reasons; in economic terms they are very privileged

Hypernyms: material Definition: concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests Usage: material possessions; material wealth; material comforts

Hypernyms: materialistic, mercenary, worldly-minded Definition: marked by materialism

Hypernyms: terrestrial, mundane Definition: concerned with the world or worldly matters Usage: mundane affairs; he developed an immense terrestrial practicality