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Grammar : Adj
Spell : tem-per-uh l, tem-pruh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pər əl, ˈtɛm prəl

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Définition of temporal

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "worldly, secular," later "of time, terrestrial, earthly" (late 14c.), "temporary, lasting only for a time" (late 14c.), from Old French temporal, from Latin temporalis "of time, temporary," from tempus (genitive temporis) "time, season, proper time or season," of unknown origin. Related: Temporality.
  • adj material, worldly
  • adj momentary
Example sentences :
  • The Pharisees had need to keep alliance with the temporal powers.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • The love of temporal dominion was ruining the Church of Rome.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • Their temporal sorrows have awakened their spiritual energies.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • It seemed a long time to Amelia before she awoke again to temporal things.
  • Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
  • And observe how this bears on the question of the temporal power.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The things of the world were temporal and the nations of the world were out of harmony with God.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • In temporal affairs, the theory of the Papacy rejects the theory of the democracy.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • Father, do you think the care of temporal things is ever a danger and temptation?
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • He found the temporal throne of the Pontiffs tottering when he ascended it.
  • Extract from : « The Life of Cesare Borgia » by Raphael Sabatini
  • The things that are seen are temporal, the things that are unseen are eternal.
  • Extract from : « Audrey Craven » by May Sinclair

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