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tem·po·rary (tem′pə rer′ē)
adjective
lasting, enjoyed, used, etc. for a time only; not permanent
Etymology: L temporarius < tempus, time: see temper
noun
an employee hired for temporary service, esp. one hired as an office worker
Related Forms:
- temporarily tem′·po·rar′i·ly adverb
- temporariness tem′·po·rar′i·ness noun
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