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temporary - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'temporary' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Temporary [ a.]
- Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

Meaning of 'temporary' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . temporary [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not permanent; not lasting
Example in sentence:
  • a temperary arrangement;
  • impermanent palm cottages;
  • politics is an impermanent factor of life;
  • temporary housing
2 . temporary [ s]
Meaning (2):
- lacking continuity or regularity
Example in sentence:
  • an irregular worker;
  • employed on a temporary basis