Temporality Meaning
/ˈtɛmpərəl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe condition of being bounded in time (of being temporal).
Sentence Examples
The study explores the concept of temporality in modern literature.
Temporality is the state of existing within or being defined by time.
The philosopher explored the concept of human temporality and existence.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The concept of ____ is central to understanding our limited time on Earth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His recent work explores the concept of ____ and how our perception of time changes as we grow older today.
Word Origin & History
From temporal + -ity, from Latin temporalitas.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""This means 'that all temporality points beyond itself' (Hart 1973, 32).""
— 1996, Douwe Tiemersma, Henk Oosterling, Time and Temporality in Intercultural Perspective:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The concept of ____ is central to understanding our limited time on Earth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His recent work explores the concept of ____ and how our perception of time changes as we grow older today.