Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

Definitions of temporary

adjective describing something that is not permanent, lasting for a limited time

Example Sentences

A1 I am staying in a temporary shelter.

A2 The temporary solution worked for now, but we need a permanent fix.

B1 She took on a temporary job while she looked for something more permanent.

B2 The company set up a temporary office space while their main building was being renovated.

C1 The temporary ceasefire allowed for negotiations to take place.

C2 The temporary suspension of the project caused delays in the overall timeline.

Examples of temporary in a Sentence

formal The company is hiring temporary workers to help with the busy season.

informal I'm just staying at my friend's place temporarily until I find my own place.

slang I'm crashing at my buddy's place for a bit, just temporary until I get back on my feet.

figurative His anger was just a temporary feeling, it will pass soon.

Grammatical Forms of temporary

past tense

temporized

plural

temporaries

comparative

more temporary

superlative

most temporary

present tense

temporizes

future tense

will temporize

perfect tense

has temporized

continuous tense

is temporizing

singular

temporary

positive degree

temporary

infinitive

to temporize

gerund

temporizing

participle

temporized

Origin and Evolution of temporary

First Known Use: 1525 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'temporary' originated from the Latin word 'temporarius', which is derived from 'tempus' meaning 'time'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'temporary' has retained its original meaning of something lasting for a limited time, but its usage has expanded to cover various contexts such as employment, housing, and solutions to problems.