Definition
Temporary — something that does not last or is not required for a long period.
“Renting space in another office building is only a temporary measure.”
Usage Examples
- A temporary job or contract lasts for a limited time.
- The arrangement may continue until a permanent solution is found.
- Temporary solutions are often used during transitions or emergencies.
Related Terms
- Short-term
- Provisional
- Interim
- Momentary
Grammar Notes
The adjective temporary is often used to describe actions, roles, or conditions that are expected to end soon. Its opposite is permanent.
Author summary: The word “temporary” refers to something short-term or provisional, used only until a more lasting or permanent option is available.
More News
- OSCE Environmental Activities and Cooperation
- Unveiling green crimes – Environmental crime in the Western Balkans
- Joel Embiid Returns to the Court as Sixers Face Hawks After Nine-Game Absence
- Perma-Fix Environmental Services Forecasts $2M Monthly Revenue in 2026
- Observations after Sixers lose wild double-overtime game against Hawks
- ENVIRONMENTAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
- A balancing act: embedding environmental best practice
- Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers odds, picks and game predictions
- Atlanta Hawks vs Philadelphia 76ers: Updated Injury Report for Upcoming Game
- Final consultation opens in East Devon before site approved