temporary
Translation
temporary, provisional, interim
Examples
This is a temporary job.
This is a temporary job.
The pain is only temporary.
The pain is only temporary.
Grammar Patterns
((temporary)) + noun temporary (sth.) He has a temporary address.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provisional, interim; Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Etymology
From Latin 'tempus' (time). 'Temporarius' means 'lasting for a time'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'temp' workers, who are only hired for a short time.