temporary

/ˈtɛmpərɛri/

lasting for a limited time

The company offered me a temporary position while they searched for a permanent employee.

A temporary position is not permanent and will end after a certain period.

general

lasting for a limited time; not permanent

We need a temporary solution to fix the problem until the permanent repair is done.

A temporary solution is a quick fix that works for a short time.

The doctor gave me a temporary prescription to manage the symptoms.

A temporary prescription is given for a short period.

Often used to describe jobs, solutions, or arrangements that are not meant to last.

Collocations

temporary joba job that is not permanenttemporary solutiona quick fix that works for a short timetemporary housinga place to stay for a limited time

a quick solution that is not permanent

a worker hired for a short period

Use 'temporary' to describe something that is not meant to last.

'Temporary' means not permanent, while 'permanent' means lasting indefinitely.

From Latin 'temporarius' meaning 'of time', from 'tempus' meaning 'time'.

Often used in formal contexts like employment, housing, or medical prescriptions.

temp

time

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