temporally
temporally Lexical Profile
temporally Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
With regard to time or chronological sequence.
"The two historical events are temporally separated by more than a century."
In a secular, earthly, or worldly manner, as opposed to a spiritual or ecclesiastical one.
"During the Middle Ages, many bishops governed both spiritually and temporally over their territories."
In anatomy, toward or relating to the temples of the head or the temporal bone.
"The surgeon noted that the lesion was located temporally relative to the optic nerve."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'temporally' (relating to time or secular matters) with 'temporarily' (for a limited duration).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'temporal' (via Old French from Latin 'temporalis', from 'tempus', meaning 'time') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.