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Etymology of the English word temporary

the English word temporary
derived from the Latin word temporarius (suited to, built for the occasion; temporary)
derived from the Latin word tempus (time; time, condition, right time; weather)

Date

The earliest known usage of temporary in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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