Definition

Adverb: * With regard to time or temporal order: Relating to or considered in terms of time, sequence, or when events occur, rather than their spatial arrangement or other qualities.

Usage

The adverb "temporally" is used to specify that a statement, action, or relationship is being considered from the perspective of time. It often modifies verbs or adjectives related to order, arrangement, or occurrence. * It describes how processes are sequenced or events are ordered in time. * It contrasts with spatially (relating to space) or logically (relating to reason).

Examples

• The two historical events, though geographically distant, occurred temporally close to each other.
• In the film, the scenes were arranged temporally, from childhood to old age.
• The scientist analyzed how the signals were temporally processed by the brain.
• These layers of rock are temporally distinct, representing different geological eras.

Advanced Usage

• Temporally extended: Lasting or existing over a period of time.
  • Consciousness is a temporally extended process, not a series of instantaneous moments.
• Temporally coherent: Having a consistent and logical sequence or relationship in time.
  • The narrative was temporally coherent, making the complex story easy to follow.

Variants and Related Words

• Temporal (adjective): Relating to time.
  • We studied the temporal sequence of the king's reign.
• Temporality (noun): The state of existing within or having some relationship with time.
  • The philosopher wrote about the temporality of human existence.

Synonyms

• Chronologically: In a way that follows the order in which events occurred.
• Sequentially: In a way that forms or follows a logical sequence or order.

Antonyms

• Spatially: With regard to space, physical position, or area.
• Permanently: In a way that lasts or remains without essential change indefinitely.

Adverb

1. with regard to temporal order
   • temporally processed