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TEMPORARY

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Temporary.

How to pronounce temporary:

US

Temporary - as an adjective

Not permanent; not lasting

Example: "Politics is an impermanent factor of life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impermanent17

Temporary - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temp8temporary worker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worker13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Temporary - as an adjective satellite

Lacking continuity or regularity

Example: "An irregular worker"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
irregular10

Example Sentences

"They found temporary housing after their home was damaged in the fire."
"She agreed to take on a temporary position at the company."
"We set up a temporary office in the conference room."
"He experienced temporary relief from his headache after taking the medicine."
"The road closure is only temporary; it will reopen soon."
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Word Game Points

Is TEMPORARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, temporary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TEMPORARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is TEMPORARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, temporary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TEMPORARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is TEMPORARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, temporary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEMPORARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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