pro tempore

[ proh-tem-puh-ree; Latin proh-tem-paw-re ]

/ ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pəˌri; Latin ˈproʊ ˈtɛm pɔˌrɛ /

Save This Word!

See synonyms for pro tempore on Thesaurus.com

adverb

temporarily; for the time being.

adjective

temporary (often used postpositively): She is serving as a judge pro tempore.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Also pro tem

[proh-tem] /ˈproʊ ˈtɛm/ .

Origin of pro tempore

<Latin

Words nearby pro tempore

proteinoid, proteins, protein structure, protein synthesis, proteinuria, pro tempore, protend, protensive, proteoglycan, proteolysis, proteome

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use pro tempore in a sentence

Or will he simply ascend to the President Pro Tempore slot—dignified, venerable, respected but ultimately powerless?
Ellen's First Night|Richard Rushfield|February 9, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The viceroy thought proper to accord to their wishes pro tempore, and the king has since confirmed his nomination.
The Expeditions of Zebulon Montgomery Pike, Volume II (of 3)|Elliott Coues
"We can go out the other way," he said; and the secretary pro tempore had no excuse for following.
Empire Builders|Francis Lynde
Vinson Knight was chosen acting Bishop pro tempore by the unanimous voice of the assembly.
History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Volume 3|Joseph Smith

Resolved, That the President pro tempore of the Senate, as a member, retain his right to vote upon all questions.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. I (of 16)|Thomas Hart Benton
They may take, pro tempore, the place which the rose formerly occupied.
The pragmatic theory of truth as developed by Peirce, James, and Dewey|Delton Loring Geyer

British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore

pro tempore

/ Latin (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛmpərɪ) /

adverb, adjective

for the time beingOften shortened to: pro tem (ˈprəʊ ˈtɛm)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for pro tempore

pro tempore

[ (proh tem-puh-ree) ]

Temporarily: “While the president of the company is ill, the vice president will act as the leader pro tem.” From Latin, meaning “for the time being.”

pro tempore

Origin of pro tempore

Words nearby pro tempore

Words related to pro tempore

How to use pro tempore in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for pro tempore

Cultural definitions for pro tempore