temporary
Translation
temporary
Examples
This is a temporary solution.
This is a temporary solution.
He got a temporary job for the summer.
He got a temporary job for the summer.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) + noun describes something as not lasting forever. This is a temporary solution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: provisional, interim; Antonyms: permanent, lasting
Etymology
From Latin 'temporarius' (of time), from 'tempus' (time).
Memory Tips
Think of 'temp' jobs, which are temporary positions that only last for a limited time.