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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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can you tell me what is the difference between temporal and temporary?
  

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"Temporal" means "relating to time" and denotes the time aspect of something whereas "temporary" means "existing or happening only for a limited period of time. "Temporal" , unlike temporary, is often interchangeable with the noun time (functioning as an adjective). time/temporal dimensions/boundaries/values/anomalies etc You may have heard of "temporary files" , which are created (for some specific purpose) and then, after some time, deleted (that is they exist only for a limited period of time).

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  • "Temporal" means "relating to time" and denotes the time aspect of something whereas "temporary" means "existing or happening only for a limited period of time.
  • "Temporal" , unlike temporary, is often interchangeable with the noun time (functioning as an adjective).
  • time/temporal dimensions/boundaries/values/anomalies etc You may have heard of "temporary files" , which are created (for some specific purpose) and then, after some time, deleted (that is they exist only for a limited period of time).
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"Temporal" means "relating to time" and denotes the time aspect of something whereas "temporary" means "existing or happening only for a limited period of time. "Temporal" , unlike temporary, is often interchangeable with the noun time (functioning as an adjective).

time/temporal dimensions/boundaries/values/anomalies etc

You may have heard of "temporary files" , which are create
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