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Webster 1913 Edition

Temporary

Tem′po-ra-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
temporarius
, fr.
tempus
,
temporis
, time: cf. F.
temporaire
.]
Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent;
as, the patient has obtained
temporary
relief
.
Temporary
government of the city.
Motley.
Temporary star
.
(Astron.)
See under
Star
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Temporary

TEM'PORARY

,
Adj.
[L. temporarius.] Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief. There is a temporary cessation of hostilities. There is a temporary supply of provisions. In times of great danger, Rome appointed a temporary dictator.

Definition 2024

temporary

temporary

English

Adjective

temporary ‎(comparative more temporary, superlative most temporary)

  1. Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
  2. Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

Synonyms

  • See also Wikisaurus:ephemeral

Translations

Noun

temporary ‎(plural temporaries)

  1. One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

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Etymology

From Latin temporarius, from tempus ‎(“time”)

Pronunciation

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