temporary

adj. impermanent, passing, brief

n. nonpermanent worker (Slang)

Temporary is a term that denotes a finite period of time, with a defined beginning and an end. It is derived from the Latin temporarius "of seasonal character, lasting a short time," from tempus (gen. temporis) "time, season." It is the opposite of permanent.It can also refer to any of the following:In computing: The term temporary temporary variabletemporary filetemporary folder (often named or on Unix-like systems)temporary filesystem
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Adjective
1. not permanent; not lasting; "politics is an impermanent factor of life"- James Thurber; "impermanent palm cottages"; "a temperary arrangement"; "temporary housing"
(synonym) impermanent
(similar) acting(a)
(see-also) unstable
(attribute) permanence, permanency
2. lacking continuity or regularity; "an irregular worker"; "employed on a temporary basis"
(synonym) irregular
(similar) part-time

(a.)
Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.
  

Establishment primarily engaged in supplying workers to clients' businesses for limited periods of time to supplement the work force of the client; the individuals provided are employees of the temporary help service establishment, but these establishments do not provide direct supervision of their employees