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PRO TEM
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pro tem mean?
• PRO TEM (adjective)
The adjective PRO TEM has 1 sense:
1. for the time being
Familiarity information: PRO TEM used as an adjective is very rare.
• PRO TEM (adverb)
The adverb PRO TEM has 1 sense:
1. for the time being; temporarily
Familiarity information: PRO TEM used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
For the time being
Synonyms:
pro tem; pro tempore
Context example:
designated him to act as consul protempore
Similar:
impermanent; temporary (not permanent; not lasting)
Sense 1
Meaning:
For the time being; temporarily
Synonyms:
pro tem; pro tempore
Context example:
accepting pro tem that hypothesis consistent with the facts
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