How Do You Spell TEMPORARY?

Pronunciation: [tˈɛmpɹəɹˌɪ] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "temporary" is /ˈtɛmpərɛri/. The first syllable "temp" is pronounced with a short "e" sound, and the second syllable "o" is pronounced with a weak schwa sound. The "r" in the word is pronounced with a slight trill, and the following "e" is pronounced with a short "e" sound. The last syllable "ary" is pronounced like the word "airy" with the stress on the second syllable. This is a common word used to describe something that lasts only for a short time.

TEMPORARY Meaning and Definition

1. Temporary is an adjective that refers to something that lasts for a limited period of time, without becoming permanent or enduring. It indicates that a particular state, condition, or arrangement is only meant to exist temporarily, typically as a provisional solution or for a short duration.

   In various contexts, temporary can describe a broad range of aspects. For instance, it may pertain to a temporary job or employment, signifying that the position is not intended to be long-term or permanent. Similarly, it can describe a temporary residence or lodging, indicating that one is staying in a place temporarily, often temporarily away from their permanent home.

   Additionally, temporary can denote a temporary change or modification, highlighting that such alteration or adjustment is not expected to persist for an extended period. It implies a sense of impermanence and transience. In terms of nature, temporary can indicate an occurrence, circumstance, or situation that is subject to change or likely to cease after a certain period.

   In general, the term temporary signifies a limited or non-permanent state, duration, or arrangement, which is provisional or destined to end, in contrast to something permanent or long-lasting. It conveys that a particular condition or circumstance is not expected to remain indefinitely, underscoring its temporary nature.

2. Lasting for a time only; transient.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for TEMPORARY *

• temperary 16.6509877%
• tempoary 12.229539%
• temporay 11.476952%
• temparary 4.7977422%
• temorary 4.5155221%
• temprary 3.1044214%
• temperory 2.9162746%
• temproary 1.9755409%
• termporary 1.3170272%
• temporery 0.8466603%
• temporaray 0.5644402%
• temporar 0.5644402%
• temproray 0.5644402%
• temporarty 0.3762935%
• teporary 0.3762935%
• temporry 0.3762935%
• temporey 0.2822201%
• tempary 0.2822201%
• temporaryly 0.2822201%
• tempuary 0.1881467%
• tempurary 0.1881467%
• temporialy 0.1881467%
• temperanry 0.1881467%
• temporaraly 0.0940733%
• temprarly 0.0940733%
• temporyly 0.0940733%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for TEMPORARY

• temperorary
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• Mosttessorary
• Impotrary

Etymology of TEMPORARY

The word "temporary" derives from the Latin word "temporarius", which is derived from the noun "tempus", meaning "time". In Latin, "temporarius" referred to something that was limited to a particular time or period. It eventually entered Middle English as "temporary" in the late 14th century, retaining the same meaning of something that is not permanent or enduring.

Similar spelling words for TEMPORARY

• temporal,
• tempera,
• temporalis,
• temporiser,
• temporality,
• temper,
• temporize,
• temporally,
• temporalty,
• tempra,
• temporarily,
• temporizer,
• tempura,
• temporise.

Plural form of TEMPORARY is TEMPORARIES