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temporarily

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Lasting for a short time; not permanent.


Synonyms

ephemerally , fleetingly , transiently
Rhymes
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permanently , tremendously , commendably
Variants
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temporarily
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'temporarius' meaning 'lasting for a time' or 'belonging to a certain time'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest word in English with the letter sequence 'temporarily' is 'antidisestablishmentarianism'.

  2. The term 'temporary' is often used in the context of traffic signs, with 'Temporary Speed Limit' signs indicating that the speed limit is lower than usual for a short period of time.


Related Concepts
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  1. temporary employment: A job that lasts for a limited period of time, often used as a stopgap measure or to cover a specific project.

  2. temporary shelter: A place to stay that is not permanent, such as a homeless shelter or a temporary housing solution for disaster victims.


Culture
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In literature, 'temporarily' is often used to describe situations where something is put on hold or suspended for a short period. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway temporarily moves to West Egg, Long Island. In art, the concept of 'temporary' installations has gained popularity in recent years, with artists creating works that are intended to exist only for a short time.

How to Memorize "temporarily"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a clock ticking, with the hands moving quickly to represent the short duration of 'temporarily'.

  2. associate

    - Think of the word 'ephemeral', which means lasting for a very short time, as a synonym for 'temporarily'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym T-I-M-E: Temporary Is My Experience.


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