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Temptation vs Temporary - What's the difference?

temptation | temporary |

As nouns the difference between temptation and temporary

is that temptation is the act of tempting while temporary is one serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

As an adjective temporary is

not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

temptation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of tempting
  • The condition of being tempted.
  • Something attractive, tempting or seductive; an inducement or enticement.
  • * '>citation
  • Pressure applied to your thinking designed to create wrong emotions which will eventually lead to wrong actions.

    • Derived terms

    * temptationless

    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

    * See also

    Noun

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

    • Synonyms

    * temp