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What are some words containing the Greek or Latin root temp meaning time?

Here are some words containing the Greek or Latin root "temp" meaning time:

From Latin "tempus" (time):

* Temporal: Relating to time or the period of time something exists (e.g., "temporal dimension," "temporal lobe of the brain").

* Temporary: Lasting for a limited time (e.g., "temporary housing," "temporary worker").

* Tempo: The speed or pace of a piece of music or any activity (e.g., "fast tempo," "slow tempo").

* Contemporary: Existing or happening in the same time period (e.g., "contemporary art," "contemporary issues").

* Contemporaneous: Happening or existing at the same time (e.g., "contemporaneous events," "contemporaneous records").

* Extemporaneous: Done without preparation or planning (e.g., "extemporaneous speech," "extemporaneous performance").

* Tense: Refers to a verb form that indicates the time of an action (e.g., "past tense," "present tense," "future tense").

* Intertemporal: Relating to or occurring across different points in time (e.g., "intertemporal choice," "intertemporal allocation of resources").

From Greek "chronos" (time):

* Chronology: The order in which events happen (e.g., "chronology of events," "chronological order").

* Chronic: Lasting for a long time (e.g., "chronic pain," "chronic illness").

* Synchronize: To happen at the same time (e.g., "synchronize clocks," "synchronize movements").

* Chronometer: A highly accurate timepiece (e.g., "marine chronometer").

These are just a few examples, and there are many more words that derive from the Latin "tempus" or the Greek "chronos". It is also worth noting that the root "temp" can be used in combination with other prefixes and suffixes to form a variety of different words.

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