(anatomy) Ellipsis of temporal bone. / (zootomy) Any of a reptile's scales on the side of the head between the parietal and supralabial scales, and behind the postocular scales.

(anatomy, relational) Of or situated in the temples of the head or the sides of the skull behind the orbits.

simple past tense and past participle of temporize

The condition of being bounded in time (of being temporal).

(intransitive) To deliberately act evasively or prolong a discussion in order to gain time or postpone a decision, sometimes so that a compromise can be reached or simply to make a conversation more temperate; to stall for time.

plural of temporality / the temporal or worldly possessions of the clergy

The act of one who temporizes, or acts evasively.

present participle of temporize

Of or relating to temporization (in its various senses).

The act of temporizing. / (dentistry) The application of a temporary piece of dental work that will later be removed.