Synonyms: temporal, temporal role
Definition: the semantic role of the noun phrase that designates the time of the state or action denoted by the verb
Similar words: semantic role, participant role
Definition: (linguistics) the underlying relation that a constituent has with the main verb in a clause
Synonyms: temporal
Definition: of this earth or world
Usage: temporal joys; our temporal existence
Similar words: earthly
Definition: of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven
Usage: earthly beings; believed that our earthly life is all that matters; earthly love; our earthly home
Synonyms: temporal
Definition: not eternal
Usage: temporal matters of but fleeting moment- F.D.Roosevelt
Similar words: impermanent, temporary
Definition: not permanent; not lasting
Usage: politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber; impermanent palm cottages; a temperary arrangement; temporary housing
Synonyms: secular, worldly, temporal
Definition: characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
Usage: worldly goods and advancement; temporal possessions of the church
Similar words: economic
Definition: concerned with worldly necessities of life (especially money)
Usage: he wrote the book primarily for economic reasons; gave up the large house for economic reasons; in economic terms they are very privileged
Similar words: material
Definition: concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
Usage: material possessions; material wealth; material comforts
Similar words: materialistic, mercenary, worldly-minded
Definition: marked by materialism
Similar words: terrestrial, mundane
Definition: concerned with the world or worldly matters
Usage: mundane affairs; he developed an immense terrestrial practicality