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Meaning of a temporary period
A temporary period refers to a time that is limited or restricted to a specific duration.
Etymology of a temporary period
The word "temporary" originates from the Latin "tempus," meaning time, and the suffix "-ory," which forms an adjective indicating a place or condition.
The phrase "a temporary period" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a limited or restricted time.
Synonyms
interim period
temporary span
brief time
short term
limited duration
provisional period
transitional phase
fleeting moment
temporary interval
short spell
brief interval
temporary tenure
provisional tenure
temporary stint
short tenure
transitory period
ephemeral period
temporary phase
brief tenure
short period
limited time
temporary duration
short duration
provisional duration
transitory duration
ephemeral duration
Definitions
- A period of time that is limited or restricted to a specific duration, after which something will change or end.
- * A time during which something is done or exists, but is not intended to be permanent.
Usage Examples
- The company is hiring staff for a temporary period to cover the summer rush.
- * The artist's exhibition will be on display for a temporary period of three months.
- * The government has implemented a temporary period of austerity measures to stabilize the economy.
Antonyms
permanent period
long term
extended duration
prolonged period
indefinite time
lasting interval
enduring phase
perpetual tenure
continuous stint
ongoing phase
lasting duration
extended tenure
prolonged tenure
indefinite tenure
lifelong period
endless duration