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Impromptu vs Temporary - What's the difference?

impromptu | temporary |

As adjectives the difference between impromptu and temporary

is that impromptu is improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned while temporary is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

As nouns the difference between impromptu and temporary

is that impromptu is (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo while temporary is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

impromptu

English

Adjective

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  • Improvised; without prior preparation, planning or rehearsal; extemporaneous; unplanned.
  • The party began with an impromptu rendition of 'Happy Birthday'.

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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (music) a short musical composition for an informal occasion often with the character of improvisation and usually to be played solo.
  • any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation.
  • temporary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
  • Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
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    Noun

    (temporaries)
  • One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.
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