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Transitory

/ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/

Lasting only a short time; temporary.

📖 Definitions of "Transitory"

adjective
  1. 1

    Lasting only a short time; temporary.

  2. 2

    Of an action: that may be brought in any county

🔄 Synonyms of "Transitory"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
ephemeralnounLasting for a short period of time.
transientnounRemaining for only a brief time.
fugaciousFleeting, fading quickly, transient.
impermanentnot permanent; unperpetual.
temporarynounNot permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
passingnounGoing past.
short-livedAlive or existent for only a short period of time.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Transitory"

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WordDefinition
short-livedAlive or existent for only a short period of time.
ephemeralLasting for a short period of time.
impermanentnot permanent; unperpetual.
transientnounRemaining for only a brief time.
temporaryNot permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.
fugaciousFleeting, fading quickly, transient.
passingGoing past.
fleetingPassing quickly; of short duration.
short-termOf or pertaining to a short duration of time.
interimTemporary.
transitionalof, or relating to a transition
transitionaryTransitional.
casual(of behavior, usage, or milieu) Informal; relaxed.
transitionnounThe process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
suspense(obsolete) Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.
tentativeUncertain; subject to future change.
intermediateBeing between two extremes, or in the middle of a range.
fugitivenounA person who flees or escapes and travels secretly from place to place, and sometimes using disguises and aliases to conceal their identity, as to avoid law authorities in order to avoid an arrest or prosecution, or to avoid some other unwanted situation.
perishableLiable to perish, especially naturally subject to quick decomposition or decay.
swingnoun(intransitive) To ride on a swing.

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