/ˈtem.pər.ər.i/
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Translation
Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.
Word origin
From Latin temporarius, meaning lasting only for a time, from tempus, meaning time.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- temporarius
- English cognates
- tempo, tense
Examples
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A temporary job lasts only for a short time.
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"Temporary" means it will not last long.
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"Temporarily" is the adverb form of "temporary".
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