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temporary
01
existing for a limited time
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
Superlative
most temporary
Comparative
more temporary
gradable
Examples
He took on a temporary job while he looked for a permanent position.
02
meant to be used for a limited period of time
Examples
The government provided temporary accommodation for the displaced families.
03
employed for a limited time, often to meet short-term business needs or seasonal demands
Examples
The company hired temporary staff to manage the increased workload during the busy summer months.
Temporary
01
an individual who is employed for a limited time
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
temporaries
Examples
The company hired a temporary to cover the receptionist's maternity leave.
Lexical Tree
temporarily
temporariness
temporary
temporal
