adjective
temporal
Relating to time.
The study examines temporal patterns in rainfall over several decades.
Etymology
The Latin source means time. This sense directly describes timing, duration, sequence, or other relations involving time.
More examples
- The report shows the temporal sequence of events.
- We cannot establish a temporal link between the two incidents.
- The word “yesterday” provides a temporal reference for the story.
Forms
temporally adverb — With respect to time or timing.
Similar words
- time-related
- A plainer alternative, especially outside technical or academic writing.
- chronological
- Specifically concerns the order of events, not time generally.