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Word: Temporary
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin temporarius, from tempus, tempor- ‘time’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)i
Dialects: British English
Definition:
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent
Short Definition:lasting for only limited period of time
Examples:- a temporary job
Word: Temporary
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ər)i
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person employed on a temporary basis, typically an office worker who finds employment through an agency
Short Definition:person employed on temporary basis
Examples:- to gain flexibility, companies are bringing in temporaries or contracting out work
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