Temporary Definition & Meaning

temporary
adjective
  1. not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
  2. lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
noun
  1. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

"Temporary" in song lyrics

See how temporary is used in real songs:

  • "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

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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