temporarily-held
|tem-po-rar-i-ly-held|
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛrəli hɛld/
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/ˌtɛmpəˈrɛərəli hɛld/
short-term possession
Etymology
Etymology Information
'temporarily-held' originates from the Latin word 'temporarius,' where 'tempus' meant 'time.'
Historical Evolution
'temporarius' transformed into the Old French word 'temporaire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'temporary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lasting for a time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not permanent.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
held for a short period of time; not permanent.
The position is temporarily-held until a permanent replacement is found.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 23:08