C1 noun Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
subtempary
Adjectif
subtempary
Apparenté
subtemporariness
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
subtempary
Adjectif
subtempary
Apparenté
subtemporariness

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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