German word

zeitlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtsaɪ̯tlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectivetime-based

Example

Wir brauchen eine zeitliche Planung.

We need a time-based plan.

Illustration for zeitlich (time-based)

More examples

Die Maßnahmen sind zeitlich begrenzt.

The measures are time-limited.

Core concept

A timeline that shows when events happen and how long they last.

Common phrases

  • zeitlich begrenzt

    time-limited

  • zeitliche Abfolge

    chronological sequence

Similar words

aktuell: Important, relevant, or attracting attention at the present time.
chronologisch: Following the order in which events occur.
frühzeitig: Happening earlier than planned or needed.
temporär: Continuing for only a limited period.

Definition in German

auf die Zeit bezogen; die Reihenfolge oder Dauer von Vorgängen oder Zuständen betreffend.

Word origin

Zeitlich combines Zeit, meaning 'time', with the adjective-forming suffix -lich, meaning 'related to' or 'having the nature of'.

Usage tips

  • Zeitlich usually means 'temporal' or 'chronological', whereas rechtzeitig means 'in time' or 'punctual'.

Other meanings

  • temporallyadverb
  • chronologicaladjective

Opposites

  • zeitlostimelessadjective

Related words

  • zeitnahnear-termadjective
  • zeitgebundentime-boundadjective

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