TEMPUS, tempus
Sounds Like: TEM-poos
Translations: time, a time, season, a season, period, a period, occasion, an occasion, opportunity, an opportunity, temple (of the head), a temple (of the head)
From the root: TEMPUS
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: TEMPUS is a Latin noun primarily meaning 'time' in a general sense. It can refer to a specific point in time, a duration, a season, or an opportune moment. It is also used to refer to the 'temple' of the head, the flat part on either side of the forehead. Its meaning can vary slightly depending on the context, often implying a specific period or circumstance.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter, 3rd Declension
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