adjective

temporary

temporary, provisional, interim

This is a temporary job.

This is a temporary job.

The pain is only temporary.

The pain is only temporary.

((temporary)) + noun temporary (sth.) He has a temporary address.

Synonyms: provisional, interim; Antonyms: permanent, lasting

From Latin 'tempus' (time). 'Temporarius' means 'lasting for a time'.

Think of 'temp' workers, who are only hired for a short time.

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