tempor
Latintime, period
About This Root
From Latin tempus, genitive temporis (time, season). Gives English its core "time" vocabulary: temporal (relating to time), temporary (lasting for a time), contemporary (existing at the same time), tempo (the speed/time of music), and temporize (to play for time). The rare tempestuous links to the idea of a season's storms.
Associated Words · 7
contemporary
Belonging to the same time period; modern; a person of the same era
temporary
Lasting only a limited time; not permanent; a short-term employee
temporal
Relating to time or the material world, as opposed to spiritual matters
tempo
The speed at which music is played or events proceed
temp
A temporary worker; to work as a temporary employee
tempestuous
Very stormy; characterized by violent emotions or turbulence
temporize
To delay or act evasively in order to gain time or avoid a decision