Temporary 2739282 167912465 2007-10-29T20:01:57Z Rigadoun 773061 +simple {{Wiktionary}} '''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 variable]]''' **'''[[temporary file]]''' **'''[[temporary folder]]''' (often named '''<tt>[[:/tmp]]</tt>''' or '''<tt>[[:/var/tmp]]</tt>''' on [[Unix-like]] systems) **'''[[temporary filesystem]]''' * In general: **'''[[temporary work]]''' is a common working arrangement ==See also== *[[Temp]] {{disambig}} [[fr:Temporaire]] [[simple:Temporary]]