Meaning

2 senses
  1. (US, not comparable)Temporary

  2. (US, not comparable)Acting (of a job or role), serving temporarily

More definitions
  • for the time being

Origin

From the Latin prō tempore (literally “for a time”).

From the Latin prō tempore (literally “for a time”).

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Synonyms

1 synonyms
temporary:pro tem
Close in meaning

See also

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pro tempore — meaning, examples, forms, synonyms | Krumeto