temporarily

/ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Adverb

Examples

Necromancers were thought to have the power of restoring activity to the dead, either temporarily or permanently[.]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “temporarily” mean?

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

Is “temporarily” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.