temporal — meaning in English

English meaning

• storm noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
• temporal adj Relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.
• temporary adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.

Senses

temporal is used for these senses in English:

• storm Any disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather, especially one affecting the earth's surface involving strong winds (leading to high waves at sea) and usually lightning, thunder, and precipitation.
• temporal bone Either of two compound bones that collectively make up the sides and base of the skull.
• temporary Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

storm — full definition

1. noun A period of violent weather with strong winds and often rain, thunder, or snow.
2. verb To move quickly and angrily.
3. verb To attack and take a fortified place by force.

temporal — full definition

1. adj Relating to time, as opposed to space or eternity.
2. adj Relating to worldly, everyday matters rather than spiritual or religious ones.
3. adj Relating to the temples of the skull, the area beside the eyes.

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