C1 noun Formal

subtempary

/sʌbˈtɛm.pə.ri/

A subtempary refers to a subordinate or auxiliary temporary position or entity, often within a larger organizational or research framework. It is typically used to describe a secondary, short-term arrangement that supports a primary temporary structure.

Ejemplos

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1

He took a subtempary at the local library to help with the summer reading program.

He took a subordinate temporary position at the local library to help with the summer reading program.

2

The committee appointed a subtempary to oversee the transition phase while the primary lead was on leave.

The committee appointed a subordinate temporary to oversee the transition phase while the primary lead was on leave.

3

I'm just a subtempary here for the week, so I don't know where the office keys are.

I'm just a subordinate temporary worker here for the week, so I don't know where the office keys are.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
subtempary
Adjetivo
subtempary
Relacionado
subtemporariness
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'sub' (below) + 'temp' (temporary); it's a 'temp' worker who is 'sub'ordinate to the main staff.

Quiz rápido

Since the main researcher was on a sabbatical, the university hired a _______ to maintain the data logs.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Ejemplos

1

He took a subtempary at the local library to help with the summer reading program.

everyday

He took a subordinate temporary position at the local library to help with the summer reading program.

2

The committee appointed a subtempary to oversee the transition phase while the primary lead was on leave.

formal

The committee appointed a subordinate temporary to oversee the transition phase while the primary lead was on leave.

3

I'm just a subtempary here for the week, so I don't know where the office keys are.

informal

I'm just a subordinate temporary worker here for the week, so I don't know where the office keys are.

4

The study identifies the subtempary as a crucial, albeit brief, phase in the development cycle.

academic

The study identifies the subordinate temporary phase as a crucial, albeit brief, phase in the development cycle.

5

Due to the project's scale, we need to hire a subtempary to assist our lead contractors.

business

Due to the project's scale, we need to hire a subordinate temporary assistant to assist our lead contractors.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
subtempary
Adjetivo
subtempary
Relacionado
subtemporariness

Colocaciones comunes

junior subtempary junior subordinate temporary
subtempary role subordinate temporary role
appoint a subtempary appoint a subordinate temporary
subtempary status subordinate temporary status
fill a subtempary fill a subordinate temporary position

Frases Comunes

in a subtempary capacity

serving in a subordinate temporary role

acting subtempary

someone currently performing as a secondary substitute

subtempary assignment

a minor, short-term task

Se confunde a menudo con

subtempary vs temporary

Temporary is the general term for something lasting a limited time; subtempary implies a lower rank or subordinate level.

subtempary vs contemporary

Contemporary refers to things occurring at the same time, whereas subtempary refers to duration and hierarchy.

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Notas de uso

This word is primarily used in specialized organizational contexts or specific exam materials; it is rarely heard in common parlance. It emphasizes the hierarchical nature of a short-term role.

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Errores comunes

Learners often mistake it for 'contemporary' or fail to realize it can function as a noun to describe a person filling the role.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'sub' (below) + 'temp' (temporary); it's a 'temp' worker who is 'sub'ordinate to the main staff.

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Origen de la palabra

A modern construction from the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'tempus' (time/duration).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: can be used in singular (a subtempary) or plural (subtemparies). Often functions as an attributive noun in business English (e.g., subtempary staff).

Quiz rápido

Since the main researcher was on a sabbatical, the university hired a _______ to maintain the data logs.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: a

Palabras relacionadas

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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