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temporarily

|tem/po/rar/i/ly|

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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli/

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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli/

(temporary)

short-lived

Base FormNoun
temporarytemporariness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'temporarily' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'temporarius,' where 'tempus' meant 'time.'

Historical Evolution

'temporarius' transformed into the French word 'temporaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'temporary' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'for a limited period of time.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

for a limited period of time; not permanently.

The store is temporarily closed for renovations.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35