French word

temporel

Pronunciation

IPA/tɑ̃poʁɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivetime-related

Example

Il y a un décalage temporel entre les deux données.

There is a time lag between the two data points.

Illustration for temporel (time-related)

More examples

Le projet a une limite temporelle à respecter.

The project has a time limit to meet.

Core concept

A time-based frame in which events are ordered, measured, or followed as they develop.

Common phrases

  • limite temporelle

    time limit

  • contrainte temporelle

    time constraint

  • cadre temporel

    time frame

Similar words

chronologique: Arranged according to the order in which events occurred.
temporaire: Lasting only for a limited period.
horaire: Relating to specific times, schedules, or timetables.

Definition in French

Relatif à la dimension temporelle d'un phénomène, à son ordre, sa durée ou son évolution dans le temps.

Word origin

Temporel is an inherited French development of Latin temporalis, whose base tempus means time, with the adjective-forming ending -alis.

Usage tips

  • The adjective agrees in writing with the noun: temporel is masculine and temporelle is feminine, although both forms are pronounced alike.

Opposites

  • intemporeltimelessadjective

Related words

  • temporalitétemporalitynoun
  • temporellementtemporallyadverb

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