temporality

[ tem-puh-ral-i-tee ]

noun

, plural tem·po·ral·i·ties.

1. temporal character or nature; temporariness.
2. something temporal.
3. Usually temporalities. a worldly or secular possession, revenue, or the like, as of the church or clergy.

temporality

/ ˌtɛmpəˈrælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or quality of being temporal
2. something temporal
3. often plural a secular possession or revenue belonging to a Church, a group within the Church, or the clergy

Word History and Origins

Origin of temporality¹

1350–1400; Middle English temporalite < Late Latin temporālitās. See temporal ¹, -ity

Example Sentences

Fuentes’s approach to temporality — where “all times are important,” she said, and “no time has ever been resolved” — is a particular touchstone.

From New York Times

But that lyricism is also reflected in the look and feel of the film, which is shot through with the aching poignancy of youth and memory, the temporality of the seasons, the fleeting nature of golden hour, moments frozen in the amber glow of headlights and lamplight; time suspended underwater in a chlorine-scented turquoise sanctuary.

From Seattle Times

Mingling beauty and terror, trash and wonder, these scenes evoke the elusive temporality of technology, which moves us backward and forwards at the same time.

From New York Times

That’s because Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah understand their father’s unique position in temporality with an intimacy the rest of us will never comprehend.

From Washington Post

It said it has temporality grounded its fleet of SF-260 TP trainer planes.

From Reuters