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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
temporary
/ˈtɛmpəɹi/
noun1 of 2
continuing for a limited time, not permanent
- “I assured them that it was just a temporary solution.”Tatoeba
- “A temporary stage was set up in the park.”Tatoeba
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adjective2 of 2
Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
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Source: New General Service List (Browne, Culligan & Phillips) (CC BY-SA 4.0); Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0); Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR)