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temporariness

|tem/po/rar/i/ness|

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/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛrinəs/

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/ˈtɛmpərərɪnəs/

(temporary)

short-lived

Base FormNoun
temporarytemporariness
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