(chiefly in the plural) Anything temporal or secular; a temporality.

(anatomy, relational) Of or situated in the temples of the head or the sides of the skull behind the orbits.

(anatomy) Ellipsis of temporal bone. / (zootomy) Any of a reptile's scales on the side of the head between the parietal and supralabial scales, and behind the postocular scales.

(uncountable) Reckless boldness; foolish bravery. / (countable) An act or case of reckless boldness. / (uncountable) Effrontery; impudence.

Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence / Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.

Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time. / Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee. / (programming) A temporary variable.

Abbreviation of temperature.

Alternative form of temp. (“in the time of”)

Abbreviation of temporary.