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.