Transitory: meaning, definitions and examples
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transitory
[ ˈtrænzɪtɔːri ]
temporary
Lasting only for a short time; transient. Not permanent or lasting.
Synonyms
ephemeral, fleeting, temporary
Examples of usage
- The transitory nature of fame
- His transitory stay in the city
- The transitory beauty of a sunset
changing
Passing with time; not permanent; transient.
Synonyms
ephemeral, evanescent, transient
Examples of usage
- The transitory nature of emotions
- The transitory phases of life
Translations
Translations of the word "transitory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 transitório
🇮🇳 क्षणिक
🇩🇪 vorübergehend
🇮🇩 sementara
🇺🇦 тимчасовий
🇵🇱 przejściowy
🇯🇵 一時的
🇫🇷 transitoire
🇪🇸 transitorio
🇹🇷 geçici
🇰🇷 일시적인
🇸🇦 عابر
🇨🇿 přechodný
🇸🇰 prechodný
🇨🇳 短暂的
🇸🇮 prehodno
🇮🇸 skammvinnur
🇰🇿 уақытша
🇬🇪 გარდამავალი
🇦🇿 müvəqqəti
🇲🇽 transitorio
Word origin
The word 'transitory' comes from the Latin word 'transitorius', which means 'passing by' or 'temporary'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are fleeting, temporary, or not permanent.