Temporal

"Temporal" relates to time or the timing of events. It describes anything connected to the measurement, experience, or sequence of time—such as past, present, or future moments. For example, in medicine, temporal lobes in the brain are involved in hearing and memory, linking the term to a specific part of the body. In general use, "temporal" helps specify that something pertains to or occurs within a timeframe, highlighting the importance of timing or chronological order in understanding processes, events, or structures.