Semi-permanent

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of semipermanent. alt-of, alternative

    "The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis."

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"The task was the harder in that the restored service had not only to start forthwith but also to last for several months pending modifications to the multiple-unit electric stock, and this called for organisation on a semi-permanent basis."

Etymology

From semi- + permanent.

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