TEMPORAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TEMPORAL?

Need another word that means the same as “temporal”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “temporal” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Temporal” are: secular, worldly, profane, material, mundane, earthly, terrestrial, temporal role

Temporal as a Noun

Definitions of "Temporal" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “temporal” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb.

Synonyms of "Temporal" as a noun (1 Word)

temporal role

The semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb.

Temporal as an Adjective

Definitions of "Temporal" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “temporal” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not eternal- F.D.Roosevelt.
• Not eternal.
• Of this earth or world.
• Of or relating to or limited by time.
• Relating to time.
• Characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world.
• Of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit.
• Relating to or denoting time or tense.
• Relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.

Synonyms of "Temporal" as an adjective (7 Words)

earthly	Relating to humankind’s material existence as distinct from a spiritual or heavenly one. Believed that our earthly life is all that matters.
material	Having material or physical form or substance Benjamin Jowett. His support made a material difference.
mundane	Of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one. According to the Shinto doctrine spirits of the dead can act upon the mundane world.
profane	Not concerned with or devoted to religion. A talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane.
secular	Occurring once every century or similarly long period (used especially in reference to celebratory games in ancient Rome). Secular drama.
terrestrial	Of or on dry land. The nearest to an angelic being that treads this terrestrial ball.
worldly	Of or concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than a spiritual existence. His ambitions for worldly success.

Usage Examples of "Temporal" as an adjective

• The spatial and temporal dimensions of human interference in complex ecosystems.
• The Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain.
• Temporal matters of but fleeting moment.
• Temporal possessions of the church.
• Our temporal existence.
• Temporal joys.

Associations of "Temporal" (30 Words)

aeon	A divine power or nature emanating from the Supreme Being and playing various roles in the operation of the universe. He reached the crag aeons before I arrived.
auricular	Relating to the ear or hearing. The Catholic doctrine of the necessity of private auricular confession.
buddhism	A religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha.
buddhist	One who follows the teachings of Buddha.
calvary	A hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
church	Take a woman who has recently given birth to church for a service of thanksgiving. The church was largely rebuilt at the end of the 15th century.
confucian	Relating to or characteristic of Confucianism.
confucianism	The teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China.
conservative	A person favouring free enterprise, private ownership, and socially traditional ideas. He was considered a conservative in his approach to Catholic teachings.
coptic	The liturgical language of the Coptic Church used in Egypt and Ethiopia; written in the Greek alphabet.
deity	The creator and supreme being (in a monotheistic religion such as Christianity. Also on show is a bronze falcon deity.
diehard	One who adheres to traditional views. A diehard Yankees fan.
divinity	God. Ancient Egyptians believed in the divinity of the Pharaohs.
earthly	Used for emphasis. Believed that our earthly life is all that matters.
majestically	With impressive beauty or scale. The steep slopes of the valley floor rise majestically skywards.
materialistic	Conforming to the standards and conventions of the middle class. We re living in a highly materialistic society.
mosque	(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret.
pagoda	An ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda.
pantheon	(antiquity) a temple to all the gods. The pantheon of the all time greats.
prayer	Earnest or urgent request. I ll say a prayer for him.
priestess	A female priest of a non-Christian religion.
profane	Not concerned with or devoted to religion. Children being brought up in an entirely profane environment.
religion	A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny. The world s great religions.
secular	A secular priest. There is evidence that the slump is not cyclical but secular.
synagogue	(Judaism) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation.
temple	A thing regarded as holy or likened to a temple especially a person s body. The veins in his temple throbbed.
traditional	Produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition. The simple security of traditional assumptions has vanished.
ungodly	Characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin. I ve been troubled by telephone calls at ungodly hours.
worldly	(of a person) experienced and sophisticated. She was much more worldly than Nora and dismissed the slur.