Latin dictionary · noun
tempus
a time (a portion or period of time)
Dictionary forms: tempus, temporis
Inflection: third declension
Meaning and definitions
- a time (a portion or period of time)
- an interval, period (the time intervening between two events)
- time
- the kairos, right time, due season, due time, proper time, appointed time, opportune time, opportunity
- the temples (sides of the head)
- (in general) the face, visage; the head
Connected roots
- tempor-
time
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- temporary
lasting for only a limited period of time
Recorded forms
| Form | Grammar |
|---|---|
| tempus | nom. sg. |
| tempora | nom. pl. |
| temporis | gen. sg. |
| temporum | gen. pl. |
| temporī | dat. sg. |
| temporibus | dat. pl. |
| tempus | acc. sg. |
| tempora | acc. pl. |
| tempore | abl. sg. |
| temporibus | abl. pl. |
| tempus | voc. sg. |
| tempora | voc. pl. |
| temporī | loc. sg. |
| tempore | loc. sg. |
| temporibus | loc. pl. |
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