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temporal

adjective

/ˈtɛmpərəl/

Meaning

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

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

worldly, earthly, secular, mundane

spiritual, eternal

temporal power, temporal authority, temporal world, temporal perspective

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner

Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

having a color between black and white

Of the cerebrum of the brain; intellectual rather than emotional or physical.