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temporary
adjective
noun
Not permanent; not lasting; - James Thurber
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ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi
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adjective
Not permanent; not lasting; - James Thurber
“Politics is an impermanent factor of life”
adjective
Lacking continuity or regularity
“An irregular worker”
noun
A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
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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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