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'''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]]
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