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Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

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  1. a. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.
  2. adj. not permanent; not lasting
  3. adj. lacking continuity or regularity
  4. n. a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
  5. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief. Temporary government of the city. Motley. Temporary star. (Astron.) See under Star.
  6. Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limitedtime; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.Temporary government of the city. Motley.Temporary star. (Astron.) See under Star.
  7. j:99/n:1 n a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis a not permanent; not lasting s lacking continuity or regularity