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Synonyms
tem·po·rar·y (tĕḿpə-rĕŕē)

[Latin temporārius, from tempus, tempor-, time.]

adjective 

Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time.

noun: pl., -ies. 

Informal
One that serves for a limited time: an office staffed by temporaries.

derivatives

teḿpo·raŕi·ly
adverb
teḿpo·raŕi·ness
noun

synonyms:

temporary, acting, ad interim, interim, provisional These adjectives mean assuming the duties of another for the time being: a temporary chairperson; the acting dean; an ad interim admissions committee; an interim administration; a provisional mayor.
Antonym: permanent