temporary

noun adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: tem-po-rar-y (4)

English Definition

Lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example Sentence

This is only a temporary solution.

US IPA /ˈtem.pə.rer.i/

UK IPA /ˈtem.p rə.ri/

transient brief momentary provisional short-term

permanent lasting eternal