transitional

Also tran·si·tion·ar·y

[tran-zish-uh-nl, ‐-sish‐]

adjective

1. of or relating to a transition from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another: transitional housing for people with serious mental illness.

   transitional governments;

   transitional housing for people with serious mental illness.

Other Word Forms

• transitionally adverb
• nontransitional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transitional¹

First recorded in 1670–80; transition ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

A more relevant question may be more what role any transitional authority in Gaza might play and whether Sir Tony has the right skills and experience to play a significant role.

From BBC

Gaza will be governed under the temporary transitional governance of a technocratic, apolitical Palestinian committee, responsible for delivering the day-to-day running of public services and municipalities for the people in Gaza.

From BBC

"The First Vice-President does not have constitutional immunity, according to the transitional constitution," the judge ruled.

From BBC

A transitional film to get him out of the enfant terrible period of his earliest work, “Punch Drunk Love” remains a fulcrum point in Anderson’s career.

From Los Angeles Times

The former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has been involved in discussions about running a transitional authority in Gaza if there is a ceasefire, the BBC understands.

From BBC

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