temporary (adj.)

  1. not permanent; not lasting; politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber; impermanent palm cottages; a temperary arrangement; temporary housing

    [ Syn: impermanent ]

    temporary (n.)

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

    [ Syn: temp , temporary worker ]

    temporary (adj.)

  1. lacking continuity or regularity; an irregular worker; employed on a temporary basis

    [ Syn: irregular ]

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