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Temporary vs Indefinite - What's the difference?

temporary | indefinite |

As adjectives the difference between temporary and indefinite

is that temporary is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time while indefinite is without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.

As a noun temporary

is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

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.

    • Synonyms

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    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * temp

    indefinite

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
  • Vague or unclear.
  • Undecided or uncertain.
  • (mathematics) An integral without specified limits.

    • Derived terms

    * indefinitely * indefinite article * indefiniteness

    Related terms

    * indeterminate ----