Antonyms for temporary

Grammar : Adj

Spell : tem-puh-rer-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛm pəˌrɛr i

Definition of temporary

Origin : 1540s, from Latin temporarius "of seasonal character, lasting a short time," from tempus (genitive temporis) "time, season" (see temporal). The noun meaning "person employed only for a time" is recorded from 1848.

adj lasting only a short while

Example sentences :

God has never, as far as we can see, dealt in special and temporary gifts.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

The men were preparing their breakfast, and a temporary halt had been called for that purpose.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

He probably thought this first home so temporary it didn't count.
Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius

Longfellow's Skeleton in Armor has revealed their temporary settlement.
Extract from : « The Bay State Monthly, Vol. 1, Issue 1. » by Various

Perhaps this fit was only temporary, and will not come again for a long time.
Extract from : « Frank Roscoe's Secret » by Allen Chapman

Hermaphroditism must be regarded as a temporary or transitional form.
Extract from : « The Truth About Woman » by C. Gasquoine Hartley

“Hit the south trail for the temporary cache,” the leader went on.
Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum

As he leaves them they are reminded of one Temporary, 'once a forward man in religion.'
Extract from : « Bunyan » by James Anthony Froude

Only a thin film, you see, but enough to form a temporary plug.
Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro

There was thus a temporary respite of hostilities in this section of the country.
Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Synonyms for temporary

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