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προσωρινός — meaning in English

prosorinos

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English meaning

  • provisional adj Temporary and meant to be replaced later by something permanent.
  • temporary adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
  • volatile adjective Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Senses

προσωρινός is used for these senses in English:

  • provisional Temporary, but with the intention of eventually becoming permanent or being replaced by a permanent equivalent.
  • temporary Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.
  • volatile Temporary or ephemeral.

temporary — full definition

  1. adjective Lasting for only a limited time; not permanent.
  2. noun Someone hired for a short, fixed period rather than as a permanent employee.

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