semipermanent

[ sem-ee-pur-muh-nuhnt, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

1. not quite permanent.

Word History and Origins

Origin of semipermanent¹

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

Example Sentences

Unlike the semipermanent villages that came before them, these social and political hubs were built around sophisticated systems of agriculture and transportation.

From Popular-Science

Over time, this semipermanent barrier evolved into the nucleus as we know it.

From Quanta Magazine

The site became known as the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, and has been under semipermanent occupation ever since.

From The Daily Beast

At least temporarily she abandoned the notion of joining you on a semipermanent basis?

From Project Gutenberg

It appears clear that aboriginally there were two semipermanent sites and a number of temporary settlements.

From Project Gutenberg