definition of
temporal

[1] #1 temporal n. [temporal role] the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb. wn

[2] #2 temporal a. of or relating to or limited by time; "temporal processing"; "temporal dimensions"; "temporal and spacial boundaries"; "music is a temporal art". wn

[3] #3 temporal a. of or relating to the temples (the sides of the skull behind the orbit); "temporal bone". wn

[4] #4 temporal a. [worldly, secular] characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world; "worldly goods and advancement"; "temporal possessions of the church". wn

[5] #5 temporal s. of this earth or world; "temporal joys"; "our temporal existence". wn