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extratemporal

extratemporal

9.9
Outside normal time and not changed by passing time
  • adjective
  • /ˌɛkstrəˈtɛmpərəl/
translation icon : 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
transtemporal
vsextratemporal
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is outside the normal temporal order rather than simply beyond time
intemporal
vsextratemporal
  • Formal
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
7.7

Not related to time

marks existence outside the normal flow of time rather than mere lack of time relation

How Timeless

eternal
362 4.3
timeless
70 4.6
extratemporal
9.9
temporal
96 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.