intemporal
- adjective
- /ɪnˈtɛmpərəl/
- Formal
:
atemporal
- Many classic works of literature offer intemporal wisdom that remains relevant regardless of the time period.
Examples
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The present tense of proverbial speech is thought to be intemporal, a gnomic present, whereas the present imperative is generally conceded to refer to the future.
Academic text (1998) -
The vanity of this lesson of timing derives in part from the intemporal status of proverbs, for how can intemporal speech warn against premature speech?
Academic text (1998) -
The black and white atmosphere is just so Italian, classical, like a subtle touch coming from intemporal days!
Blog text (31) -
The vanity of this lesson of timing derives in part from the intemporal status of proverbs, for how can intemporal speech warn against premature speech?
Academic text (1998) -
The concept of love is often seen as intemporal, transcending the boundaries of different eras.
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The artist's style is intemporal, appealing to audiences of all ages throughout history.
Synonyms
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Stays beautiful or important even as years pass
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Continuing to be important or true for a very long time
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Not showing its age and seeming to fit any time
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Not connected to time or to when things happen
Not changed by time and connecting past, present, and future
Outside normal time and not changed by passing time
Not related to time
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Intemporal is made of the parts in- ('not') and temporal ('time'), so it means 'not limited by time'. That's why something intemporal feels 'timeless' and stays relevant in any era.