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Definition of: temporary
(tem′pə·rer′ē) adjective
1. Lasting or intended to be used for a short time only; transitory; of passing interest: opposed to permanent.
2. Obs. Contemporary. See synonyms under TRANSIENT. [<L temporaries <tempus, temporis time]
—tem′po·rar′i·ly adverb
—tem′po·rar′i·ness noun
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