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

  • (..) Come on in Connelly You two know each other right? Yeah, yeah, Nassau band. Hey, what's up Andrew. Now Connelly I've made Neyman a temporary core. But with this competition coming up I just wannna make very sure this chart's in the best shape it can be. Yeah it's the one right here right? (..)
    2014 Whiplash