temporary

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmp(ə)rəri/

adjective

  • lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent: a temporary job

noun (plural temporaries)

  • a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency: to gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out workSee also temp1.

Derivatives

temporariness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin temporarius, from tempus, tempor- 'time'

Spelling help

The ending of temporary is spelled -orary.