Transitional phase: meaning, definitions and examples

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transitional phase

 

[ trænˈzɪʃənl feɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The period of adjustment during which an individual or group undergoes a change from one state to another. It involves adapting to new circumstances, behaviors, or roles.

Synonyms

adaptation phase, adjustment period, transition period

Examples of usage

  • The transitional phase after graduating from university can be challenging as one adjusts to the demands of the workplace.
  • During the transitional phase of moving to a new country, individuals may experience feelings of homesickness and cultural shock.

Translations

Translations of the word "transitional phase" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fase de transição

🇮🇳 संक्रमण चरण

🇩🇪 Übergangsphase

🇮🇩 fase transisi

🇺🇦 перехідна фаза

🇵🇱 faza przejściowa

🇯🇵 移行期 (いこうき)

🇫🇷 phase de transition

🇪🇸 fase de transición

🇹🇷 geçiş aşaması

🇰🇷 전환 단계 (jeonhwan dan'gye)

🇸🇦 مرحلة انتقالية

🇨🇿 přechodná fáze

🇸🇰 prechodná fáza

🇨🇳 过渡阶段 (guòdù jiēduàn)

🇸🇮 prehodna faza

🇮🇸 umbreytingarskeið

🇰🇿 өту кезеңі

🇬🇪 გადასვლის ფაზა

🇦🇿 keçid mərhələsi

🇲🇽 fase de transición

Etymology

The term 'transitional phase' originated in the field of psychology to describe the process of adjustment and change experienced by individuals or groups. It highlights the importance of adapting to new circumstances and roles during a period of transition. The concept has been widely used in various disciplines to explain the challenges and opportunities that come with navigating change.