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extratemporal

extratemporal

1 9.9
Outside normal time and not changed by passing time
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkstrəˈtɛmpərəl/
: extratemporal
  • Some myths speak of gods who live in an extratemporal realm, untouched by history.

Examples

  • Art can sometimes create an extratemporal feeling, making moments seem to last forever.

  • The philosopher described an extratemporal reality that exists beyond our everyday experience.

  • An extratemporal event could change everything!

  • The concept of extratemporal beings fascinates many.

  • The philosopher described an extratemporal reality that exists beyond our everyday experience.

  • Some myths speak of gods who live in an extratemporal realm, untouched by history.

  • Art can sometimes create an extratemporal feeling, making moments seem to last forever.

Synonyms

atemporal
vsextratemporal
1 9.9

Not connected to time or to when things happen

focuses on happening outside normal temporal sequence rather than general nonrelation to time
intemporal
vsextratemporal
  • Formal
1 9.9

Not changed by time so it stays true in any era

emphasizes occurring outside the normal flow of time rather than timelessness alone
nontemporal
vsextratemporal
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Not related to time

marks existence outside the normal flow of time rather than mere lack of time relation
transtemporal
vsextratemporal
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Not changed by time and connecting past, present, and future

is outside the normal temporal order rather than simply beyond time

How Timeless

eternal
357 4.3
timeless
65 4.6
extratemporal
1 9.9
temporal
99 7.0

Surface Forms

extratemporal positive

Morphology

extratemporal = temporal (transparent) = extra + temporal

The meaning is directly derived from 'extra' (outside) + 'temporal' (relating to time), so learners who know 'temporal' will understand 'outside time'.

Etymology

Extratemporal comes from the parts extra- meaning 'outside' and temporal meaning 'time', the same root as temporary. So something extratemporal is like being 'outside' time — not changed by the normal flow of time.