temporarily
UK: /ˌtem.pəˈreə.rɪ.li/ | US: /ˌtem.pəˈrer.ɪ.li/
adv. for a limited period of time; not permanently
temporarily = tempor<time> + ary<adjective suffix> + ly<adverb suffix>
- tempor: From Latin tempus (time), retained in English to denote time-related concepts.
- ary: A suffix forming adjectives, often indicating "relating to" (e.g., momentary, voluntary).
- ly: A common adverb-forming suffix (e.g., quickly, happily).
Etymology Origin:
The word temporarily traces back to Latin tempus (time), evolving through Old French temporaire (temporary) and later adopting the adverbial suffix -ly in English. The morpheme tempor anchors the word’s core meaning of time, while -ary and -ly extend it into an adjective and adverb, respectively. This reflects a logical progression from "time-bound" to "for a limited time."
The office will close temporarily for renovations.
She stayed temporarily with her grandparents.
The road is temporarily blocked due to construction.
The solution is only temporarily effective.
He was temporarily assigned to the overseas branch.