temporary

Definitions


[ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)i], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
(e.g: a temporary job)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin temporarius, from tempus, tempor- ‘time’


[ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)i], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency
(e.g: to gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out work)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century: from Latin temporarius, from tempus, tempor- ‘time’




definition by Oxford Dictionaries