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Temporary vs Provisionary - What's the difference?

temporary | provisionary |

As adjectives the difference between temporary and provisionary

is that temporary is not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time while provisionary is provisional.

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.

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    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * temp

    provisionary

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • provisional
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