short-term — lasting for only a short period of time; not permanent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting for only a short period of time; not permanent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/
Example Sentences
- His short-term diet plan lasted exactly three days before he found a donut shop.
- The short-term rental apartment came with short-term furniture that broke on the first day.
- We need both short-term and long-term strategies to address this issue.
short-term
ADJECTIVE[/ˈʃɔːrt tɜːrm/]
lasting for only a short period of time; not permanent
lasting for only a short period of time; not permanent
Even a firm handshake wavers with a short-term!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Short derives from Old English 'sceort', meaning brief or not long in duration. Term comes from Latin 'terminus', originally meaning boundary or end point. The compound 'short-term' emerged by combining these two elements to denote a period of limited duration.
Breakdown
short (Old English 'sceort', meaning brief) + term (Latin 'terminus', meaning boundary or end). Together they form a compound adjective describing something limited in temporal duration.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His short-term diet plan lasted exactly three days before he found a donut shop.”
“The short-term rental apartment came with short-term furniture that broke on the first day.”
“We need both short-term and long-term strategies to address this issue.”
“Short-term stress can actually improve performance, unlike my short-term memory during exams.”
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