temporary

Definition

  • adjective: continuing for a limited amount of time
  • adjective: lasting for a limited time
  • synonyms: temporal, momentary, short-lived

Examples

  • The drug will give you 'temporary' relief from the pain.

  • The settlers built 'temporary' shelters.

  • The delay is only 'temporary'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) For each additional world, the power will increase exponentially. The effect would be universal. But the Alignment is only temporary. He must be in exactly the right place at the right time. Well, how do we know where that is? We follow the directions. (..)
    2013 Thor: The Dark World