temporariness
|tem/po/rar/i/ness|
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/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrinəs/
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/ˈtɛmpərərɪnəs/
(temporary)
short-lived
Etymology
Etymology Information
'temporariness' originates from the Latin word 'temporarius,' where 'tempus' meant 'time.'
Historical Evolution
'temporarius' transformed into the Middle English word 'temporal,' and eventually became the modern English word 'temporary.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lasting for a limited period.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being temporary.
The temporariness of the job made it less appealing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42