1. worldly possessions or concerns, as opposed to spiritual matters
Usage: formal; often used in religious contexts
2. the temporal bones of the skull
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The monk renounced all temporals to focus on his spiritual journey.
• She was more concerned with temporals than with matters of faith.
• The church taught that temporals should not distract from eternal salvation.
• The anatomy student identified the temporals on the skull model.
• Fractures to the temporals can affect hearing.
• Medieval kings often controlled both spirituals and temporals in their realm.