Temporal (adjective)

1. Relating to time as opposed to eternity.
2. Relating to the physical world or life on earth as opposed to the spiritual world.
3. Relating to or denoting the duties, offices, or jurisdiction of a temporal ruler, especially a secular one.
4. Relating to or limited by time.
5. Of or relating to the temples of the head.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin temporalis, from tempus "time".

Examples:

1. The temporal world is constantly changing.
2. Temporal power was in the hands of the pope and the emperor.
3. Temporal things are only temporary and fleeting.
4. The temporal aspect of the art is just as important as the spiritual aspect.
5. The temporal muscles control the movement of the jaw.