Synonyms for temporary
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : tem-puh-rer-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i |
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Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for temporary
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