Definition of Temporary

1. Noun. A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis.

Exact synonyms: Temp, Temporary Worker
Generic synonyms: Worker

2. Adjective. Not permanent; not lasting. "Temporary housing"

3. Adjective. Lacking continuity or regularity. "Employed on a temporary basis"
Exact synonyms: Irregular
Similar to: Part-time, Parttime
Derivative terms: Temporariness

Definition of Temporary

1. a. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

Definition of Temporary

1. [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Temporary

1. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief. "Temporary government of the city." (Motley) Temporary star. See Star. Origin: L. Temporarius, fr. Tempus, temporis, time: cf. F. Temporaire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Temporary

temporal region of head
temporal relation
temporal ridge
temporal role
temporal sensing
temporal squama
temporal surface
temporal vein
temporal veins
temporal venules of retina
temporaries
temporarily
temporariness
temporarinesses
temporary (current term)
temporary (current term)
temporary base
temporary callus
temporary cartilage
temporary denture
temporary expedient
temporary hookup
temporary injunction
temporary memory
temporary parasite
temporary removal
temporary restoration
temporary state
temporary stricture
temporary tooth

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