temporary

Noun

  • (n.) temp, temporary, temporary worker (a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis)

Adjective

  • (adj.) impermanent, temporary (not permanent; not lasting) "politics is an impermanent factor of life- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
  • (adj.) irregular, temporary (lacking continuity or regularity) "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
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