zeitlich

German

Etymology

From Middle High German zītlīch, from Old High German zītlīhho, equivalent to Zeit +‎ -lich. Compare English tidely.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

zeitlich (not comparable)

1. (also grammar) temporal (defined by time)
2. chronological (ordered by time)
3. (also religion, Christianity) temporal; not eternal

   zeitliche Sündenstrafen — “temporal punishment for sin” (Catholicism)

Usage notes

• The German word does not mean “temporary, momentary”. For that use vorübergehend, kurzzeitig, etc.

Further reading

• “zeitlich” in Duden online