temporary

/tˈɛmpɝɛri/

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Definitions

Adjective
not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
Adjective Satellite
lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
Noun
a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

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