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temporary

adjective noun

Not permanent; not lasting; - James Thurber

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
T
Ends with
Y
Contains
EM
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not permanent; not lasting; - James Thurber

    “Politics is an impermanent factor of life”

adjective

  1. Lacking continuity or regularity

    “An irregular worker”

noun

  1. A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

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Example Sentences

Politics is an impermanent factor of life
Impermanent palm cottages
A temporary arrangement
Temporary housing
An irregular worker
Employed on a temporary basis

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