temporary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
    temporary worker; temp.
  2. adjective not permanent; not lasting
    impermanent.
    • politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber
    • impermanent palm cottages
    • a temperary arrangement
    • temporary housing
  3. adjective satellite lacking continuity or regularity
    irregular.
    • an irregular worker
    • employed on a temporary basis

WordNet

Tem"po*ra*ry adjective
Etymology
L. temporarius, fr. tempus, temporis, time: cf. F. temporaire.
Definitions
  1. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.
    Temporary government of the city. Motley.

Webster 1913