Transitional: meaning, definitions and examples

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transitional

[ trænˈzɪʃənl ]

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government

Relating to or characteristic of a process or period of transition.

Synonyms

interim, intermediate, transitory

Examples of usage

transitional government
transitional period

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design

Denoting a style of architecture or furniture that is designed to facilitate a smooth transition between different periods or styles.

Synonyms

blended, eclectic, fusion

Examples of usage

transitional design
transitional furniture

Translations

Translations of the word "transitional" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transitório

🇮🇳 संक्रमणकालीन

🇩🇪 Übergangs-

🇮🇩 transisional

🇺🇦 перехідний

🇵🇱 przejściowy

🇯🇵 移行の

🇫🇷 transitoire

🇪🇸 transitorio

🇹🇷 geçici

🇰🇷 과도기적인

🇸🇦 انتقالي

🇨🇿 přechodný

🇸🇰 prechodný

🇨🇳 过渡的

🇸🇮 prehodni

🇮🇸 bráðabirgða-

🇰🇿 өткінші

🇬🇪 გადასავლელი

🇦🇿 keçici

🇲🇽 transitorio

Word origin

The word 'transitional' originated from the Latin word 'transitionalis', which is derived from the verb 'transitionare' meaning 'to go across'. The term has been used in various contexts to describe a state of change or movement from one condition to another.