Temporary Definition & Meaning
temporary
- adjective
- not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
- lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
- noun
- a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
"Temporary" in song lyrics
See how temporary is used in real songs:
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"it ain't a perm it's a temporary"
Arrested Development — Africa's Inside Me -
"mary mary never temporary"
Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With) -
"Everything you need is temporary"
Fieldy f/ Jonathan Davis — Just For Now
Words that rhyme with temporary
Usage tips for "temporary"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "temporary" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for temporary to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does temporary mean?
- not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing" lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis" a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
- What part of speech is temporary?
- Temporary is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does temporary have?
- Temporary has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).