spatiotemporal

adjective

spa·​tio·​tem·​po·​ral ˌspā-shē-ō-ˈtem-p(ə-)rəl How to pronounce spatiotemporal (audio)
1
: having both spatial and temporal qualities
2
: of or relating to space-time
spatiotemporally
ˌspā-shē-ō-ˈtem-p(ə-)rə-lē How to pronounce spatiotemporal (audio)
adverb

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The islands of Maui, Oahu and The Big Island are susceptible to more devastation from wildfires and other climate threats this summer, said Abby Frazier, a climatologist who studies the spatiotemporal dynamics and impacts of climate change and climate variability. — Joel Shannon, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024 Two sets of three cells, each, programmed to deliver spatiotemporal cues in opposite directions, were integrated into a sleeve for the forearm [left]. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Sep. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Latin spatium + tempor-, tempus time

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of spatiotemporal was in 1900

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“Spatiotemporal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spatiotemporal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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