makeshift |
temporariness |
As nouns the difference between makeshift and temporariness
is that
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else while
temporariness is the characteristic of being temporary.
As an adjective makeshift
is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
interim |
makeshift |
As nouns the difference between interim and makeshift
is that
interim is interim while
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
As an adjective makeshift is
made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
makeshift |
spontaneous |
As adjectives the difference between makeshift and spontaneous
is that
makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted while
spontaneous is self-generated; happening without any apparent external cause.
As a noun makeshift
is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
makeshift |
shoddy |
As nouns the difference between makeshift and shoddy
is that
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else while
shoddy is a low-grade cloth made from by-products of wool processing, or from recycled wool.
As adjectives the difference between makeshift and shoddy
is that
makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted while
shoddy is being of poor quality or construction.
ramshackle |
makeshift |
As adjectives the difference between ramshackle and makeshift
is that
ramshackle is in disrepair or disorder; poorly maintained; lacking upkeep, usually of buildings or vehicles while
makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
As a noun makeshift is
a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
makeshift |
expediency |
As nouns the difference between makeshift and expediency
is that
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else while
expediency is the quality of being fit or suitable to effect some desired end or the purpose intended; suitability for particular circumstance or situation.
As an adjective makeshift
is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
minimal |
makeshift |
As adjectives the difference between minimal and makeshift
is that
minimal is the smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree while
makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
As a noun makeshift is
a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
wipeout |
makeshift |
As nouns the difference between wipeout and makeshift
is that
wipeout is the action of the verb "wipe out" while
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
As an adjective makeshift is
made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
substitute |
makeshift |
As nouns the difference between substitute and makeshift
is that
substitute is a replacement or stand-in for something that achieves a similar result or purpose while
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
As a verb substitute
is to use in place of something else, with the same function.
As an adjective makeshift is
made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
tentative |
makeshift |
As nouns the difference between tentative and makeshift
is that
tentative is a trial; an experiment while
makeshift is a temporary, usually insubstantial, substitution for something else.
As adjectives the difference between tentative and makeshift
is that
tentative is of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental while
makeshift is made to work or suffice; improvised; substituted.
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