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Meaning of temporary
Lasting for a limited time only
Etymology of temporary
The word "temporary" originates from the Latin words "tempus" meaning time, and the suffix "-ary" which forms an adjective, with the word "temporary" being recorded in English since the 15th century to describe something that is not permanent
Synonyms
interim
provisional
impermanent
transient
fleeting
ephemeral
momentary
brief
short-term
transitory
temporary
makeshift
stopgap
provisional
acting
interim
fill-in
caretaker
short-lived
fugacious
volatile
changeable
variable
unstable
precarious
insecure
fragile
delicate
short
limited
restricted
provisional
tentative
experimental
trial
probationary
interim
provisional
Definitions
- Lasting for a limited time only
- * Intended to be used or applied for a limited time
Usage Examples
- The company hired a temporary worker to fill in for an employee on leave
- * The temporary solution to the problem was to use a makeshift repair
Antonyms
permanent
lasting
enduring
perpetual
eternal
immutable
unchanging
stable
secure
firm
fixed
constant
continuous
uninterrupted
incessant
persistent
chronic
habitual
accustomed
inveterate
long-standing
traditional
customary
usual
normal
routine