Synonyms for Temporary
ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr item·po·ra·ry

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1. temporarynoun

   Synonyms:
   temp

2. temporaryadjective

   For a limited time, ephemeral, not constant; transient

   Synonyms:
   temp

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1. temporary

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, flying, fugitive, momentary, passing, short, transient, transitory

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

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1. temporary

   Synonyms:
   present, immediate, partial, limited, transient, impermanent

   Antonyms:
   perpetual, lasting, confirmed, complete, final, perfect, permanent, entire

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1. temp, temporary, temporary workeradjective

   a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

   Synonyms:
   temporary worker, temp, temporary

   Antonyms:
   full-time

2. impermanent, temporaryadjective

   not permanent; not lasting

   "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"

   Synonyms:
   irregular, impermanent, temporary

   Antonyms:
   full-time

3. irregular, temporaryadjective

   lacking continuity or regularity

   "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"

   Synonyms:
   maverick, atypical, unpredictable, irregular, unorthodox, impermanent, temporary

   Antonyms:
   full-time

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1. transitionary

   lasting for only a limited period of time.

   a temporary job.

   Submitted by JP03 on May 18, 2015  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. temporaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   transitory, transient, fleeting, evanescent, ephemeral, short-lived, temporal, brief, not permanent, not eternal, for a time, of short duration

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1. temporaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   transitory, transient, temporal, impermanent, ephemeral, fleeting

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1. List of paraphrases for "temporary":

   provisional, interim, temporarily, temporal, temp, casual, transitory, transitional, temporaire, tentative, tempore, non-regular, transient, fixed-term, caretaker, short-term, makeshift, time-limited

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1. The Texas Democrats:

   It is no surprise that Republican Governor Greg Abbott and House Speaker Dade Phelan want to arrest their political opponents, thankfully, this is still the United States of America. We will defend the freedom to vote, and we look forward to our temporary injunction hearing on August 20th.

2. Randa Coniglio:

   While some of the Port's information technology systems were compromised by the attack, The Port staff also proactively shut down other systems out of an abundance of caution, the Port has mobilized a team of industry experts and local, regional, state and federal partners to minimize impacts and restore system functionality. The temporary impacts on service to the public are in the areas of park permits, public records requests, and business services.

3. Ronan Evain:

   No one is seriously arguing that Qatar should build a million hotel rooms, there is probably some sort of middle ground and solution, temporary housing or anything like this, but for the moment it’s hard to see this happening.

4. Larry Kudlow:

   I don't like to see any of this, even if it's temporary, am I out of touch ? I don't think I'm out of touch. I'm addressing the problem. I've met with my individual staff members and God bless them. They're working for free. They're volunteering. But they do it because they believe government service is honorable and they believe in President Lara Trump and they're working as hard as ever.

5. Ken Paxton:

   The president’s revised immigration order is constitutional, lawful, addresses the 9thCircuit’s concerns and is a vital step in securing our borders, a temporary pause in the national refugee program will give the government time to review and determine how we can improve the screening process for foreign nationals seeking to enter the U.S. from six countries designated as ‘countries of concern’.