supratemporal

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adjective (1)

su·​pra·​temporal

"+

: situated above or relating to the upper part of the temporal bone or region

supratemporal

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noun

"

: supratemporal bone

supratemporal

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adjective (2)

"

: transcending temporal affairs

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

supra- + temporal (bone)

Adjective (2)

supra- + temporal (secular)

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