Antonyms for temporary


Grammar : Adj
Spell : tem-puh-rer-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i


Definition of temporary

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Latin temporarius "of seasonal character, lasting a short time," from tempus (genitive temporis) "time, season" (see temporal). The noun meaning "person employed only for a time" is recorded from 1848.
  • adj lasting only a short while
Example sentences :
  • God has never, as far as we can see, dealt in special and temporary gifts.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • He probably thought this first home so temporary it didn't count.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Longfellow's Skeleton in Armor has revealed their temporary settlement.
  • Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various
  • Perhaps this fit was only temporary, and will not come again for a long time.
  • Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman
  • Hermaphroditism must be regarded as a temporary or transitional form.
  • Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley
  • “Hit the south trail for the temporary cache,” the leader went on.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • As he leaves them they are reminded of one Temporary, 'once a forward man in religion.'
  • Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude
  • Only a thin film, you see, but enough to form a temporary plug.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • There was thus a temporary respite of hostilities in this section of the country.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Synonyms for temporary

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