temporary
/ˈtɛmpəɹi/
UK: /ˈtɛmpəɹi/
temporary
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Definition
Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin temporarius, from tempus (“time”).
Example Sentences
- "Sally was put in temporary charge of the department while they searched for a full-time replacement."
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