Transitorily: meaning, definitions and examples

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transitorily

[ ˌtrænzɪˈtɔːrəli ]

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temporarily

Lasting only for a short time; temporary.

Synonyms

briefly, fleetingly, temporarily

Examples of usage

The changes were only transitorily implemented.
She felt transitorily happy after receiving the good news.

Translations

Translations of the word "transitorily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transitoriamente

🇮🇳 क्षणिक रूप से

🇩🇪 vorübergehend

🇮🇩 sementara

🇺🇦 тимчасово

🇵🇱 przejściowo

🇯🇵 一時的に

🇫🇷 transitoirement

🇪🇸 transitoriamente

🇹🇷 geçici olarak

🇰🇷 일시적으로

🇸🇦 مؤقتًا

🇨🇿 přechodně

🇸🇰 prechodne

🇨🇳 暂时

🇸🇮 začasno

🇮🇸 tímabundið

🇰🇿 уақытша

🇬🇪 დროებით

🇦🇿 müvəqqəti olaraq

🇲🇽 transitoriamente

Word origin

The word 'transitorily' is derived from the word 'transitory', which comes from the Latin word 'transitorius', meaning 'passing, fleeting'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something that lasts for a short time or is temporary. Throughout history, the concept of transitoriness has been explored in philosophy, literature, and art, highlighting the impermanence of all things.