| Term | Definition |
| temporal | pertaining to time |
| temporary | for a limited time |
| temporize | to play for time; to stall |
| extemporaneous | (ex – out) to speak or act at the time without preparation (an extemporaneous speech) |
| contemporary | (con – together, with) something that is with the current time (computers, Friends is a contemporary show. ) |
| contemporaries | people who are alive at the same time |
| tempo | time in music; rate of speed at which a piece of music moves |
| tense | verb forms which indicate something happened in past, present or future time |
| malodorous | have a bad smell |
| benevolently | in a kind and well-meaning way |