Temporary: meaning, definitions and examples
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temporary
[ ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri ]
work
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
Synonyms
interim, short-term, transient
Examples of usage
- This is just a temporary solution to the problem.
- I have a temporary job until I find something more permanent.
housing
a person employed on a temporary basis, typically for a fixed period of time
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We need to hire some temporary workers for the busy season.
- She worked as a temporary at the office for a few months.
Translations
Translations of the word "temporary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 temporário
🇮🇳 अस्थायी
🇩🇪 vorübergehend
🇮🇩 sementara
🇺🇦 тимчасовий
🇵🇱 tymczasowy
🇯🇵 一時的
🇫🇷 temporaire
🇪🇸 temporal
🇹🇷 geçici
🇰🇷 임시의
🇸🇦 مؤقت
🇨🇿 dočasný
🇸🇰 dočasný
🇨🇳 临时
🇸🇮 začasno
🇮🇸 tímabundið
🇰🇿 уақытша
🇬🇪 დროებითი
🇦🇿 müvəqqəti
🇲🇽 temporal
Word origin
The word 'temporary' comes from the Latin word 'temporarius', which means 'lasting for a time'. The concept of temporary things has been present throughout history, as societies have always had the need for short-term solutions or arrangements. In modern times, the term is commonly used in various fields such as employment, housing, and weather forecasts.