Temporariness

tem·po·rar·y  (tmp-rr)

adj.

Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time.

n. pl. tem·po·rar·ies Informal

One that serves for a limited time: an office staffed by temporaries.

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[Latin temporrius, from tempus, tempor-, time.]

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tempo·rari·ly adv.

tempo·rari·ness n.

Synonyms: temporary, acting, ad interim, interim, provisional
These adjectives mean assuming the duties of another for the time being: a temporary chairperson; the acting dean; an ad interim admissions committee; an interim administration; a provisional mayor.

Antonym: permanent

Thesaurus

Noun

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temporariness - the property of lasting only a short time impermanence, impermanency - the property of not existing for indefinitely long durations