temporary
IPA: tˈɛmpɝɛri
noun
- One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.
- (programming) A short-term variable used to store an intermediate result.
adjective
- Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
- Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
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Examples of "temporary" in Sentences
- The rainy weather caused a temporary puddle to form on the sidewalk
- I'm staying in a temporary housing situation until I can find a more permanent place to live
- The company is hiring temporary employees to help with the busy holiday season
- The road closure is only temporary while they make repairs to the bridge
- I'm experiencing temporary relief from my headache after taking some pain medication
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