lasting vs temporary

lasting

adj
  • Persisting for an extended period of time. 

noun
  • A durable woollen material formerly used for women's shoes. 

  • The act or process of shaping footwear on a last. 

temporary

adj
  • Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time. 

  • Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral. 

noun
  • A temporary variable. 

  • One serving for a limited time; short-term employee. 

How often have the words lasting and temporary occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )