Latin word root · Time & Order
tempor-: time
tempor- is a Latin root meaning “time”. Learn its variants and explore 1 connected words.
Meaning and variants
Meaning: time
Root forms: tempor-, temp-
Source word: tempus — a time (a portion or period of time)
Word family and examples
- temporary
lasting for only a limited period of time
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