Definition

To place or define something in relation to time, often by making it more relevant to a specific time period or context.

Example

The historian aimed to temporalize the events of the past to better understand their impact on the present.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can temporalize our experiences in life?

Yeah, I think it's interesting how we relate our memories to specific times.

Right? It really helps us understand the context of our past.

Exactly! It's like each moment has its own timeline.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Temporalize → It is formed from "temporal" (from Latin "temporalis", meaning relating to time) and "-ize" (a suffix used to form verbs meaning to make or to become). The word "temporalize" means to make something related to or characterized by time.

Memory Tip

Think of 'temporal' which relates to time, and remember that 'temporalize' means to make something related to time.

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