Temporary

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. Can also be used as a noun referring to a person employed on a short-term basis.

“The road closure is only temporary whilst repairs are carried out.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈtɛmpərəri/

Syllables

tem·po·rar·y

Related Words

Synonyms

provisionalshort-termtransientinterim

Antonyms

permanent

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Multiple repeated letters: 'r', 'a', 'y'; '-ary' ending

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Scrabble

16 points with valuable 'y'; good strategic word

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