Definition of temporality in English:
temporality
nounPlural temporalities ˌtɛmpəˈralɪtiˌtɛmpəˈrælədi
1mass noun The state of existing within or having some relationship with time.
like spatial position, temporality is an intrinsic property of the object
Example sentencesExamples
- Eric's temporality begins to unravel, events from the near future seeping into the present.
- He switches styles, tone and temporalities with goofy abandon.
- Even our joys, in their temporality, remind us of impermanence.
- What makes instant messaging different to the epistolary romance is the question of temporality.
- Ideas about temporality are most focused by the event of death.
- The sculpture is a poignant evocation of the essential temporality of human relationships.
- I had an interest in music, text and temporality.
- The editing of the film is brilliant; the way he messes around with temporality is brilliant.
- Life implies change and hence temporality.
- Blindness is equated with turning away from temporality towards the contemplation of eternity.
- A new sense of temporality gave human consciousness a decisive role in the shaping of history.
- This achievement opposes the insignificance and temporality the writer's life.
- The film has a complex interweaving of references and temporalities.
- The play is fragmented, and constantly shifts in temporality.
- The themes of spatiality and temporality are strongly reiterated in the festival.
Synonyms
impermanence, transience, ephemerality, impermanency, perishability
2usually temporalitiesA secular possession, especially the properties and revenues of a religious body or a member of the clergy.
proposals were put forward in Parliament for appropriating the temporalities of the clergy
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting temporal matters or secular authority): from late Latin temporalitas, from temporalis (see temporal1).
Definition of temporality in US English:
temporality
nounˌtɛmpəˈrælədiˌtempəˈralədē
1The state of existing within or having some relationship with time.
like spatial position, temporality is an intrinsic property of the object
Example sentencesExamples
- The film has a complex interweaving of references and temporalities.
- Eric's temporality begins to unravel, events from the near future seeping into the present.
- He switches styles, tone and temporalities with goofy abandon.
- Life implies change and hence temporality.
- Blindness is equated with turning away from temporality towards the contemplation of eternity.
- The themes of spatiality and temporality are strongly reiterated in the festival.
- The sculpture is a poignant evocation of the essential temporality of human relationships.
- The editing of the film is brilliant; the way he messes around with temporality is brilliant.
- What makes instant messaging different to the epistolary romance is the question of temporality.
- I had an interest in music, text and temporality.
- The play is fragmented, and constantly shifts in temporality.
- A new sense of temporality gave human consciousness a decisive role in the shaping of history.
- This achievement opposes the insignificance and temporality the writer's life.
- Even our joys, in their temporality, remind us of impermanence.
- Ideas about temporality are most focused by the event of death.
Synonyms
impermanence, transience, ephemerality, impermanency, perishability
2usually temporalitiesA secular possession, especially the properties and revenues of a religious body or a member of the clergy.
proposals were put forward in Parliament for appropriating the temporalities of the clergy
Origin
Late Middle English (denoting temporal matters or secular authority): from late Latin temporalitas, from temporalis (see temporal).