Synonyms

transitional

American

[tran-zish-uh-nl, ‐-sish‐] / trænˈzɪʃ ə nl, ‐ˈsɪʃ‐ /

Also transitionary

adjective

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

nontransitional adjective
transitionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of transitional

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

Example Sentences

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The net result is that, despite some transitional relief, lots of them will see significant increases in their business rates bill.

From BBC

Gen Horta N'Tam becomes the transitional president for a period of one year.

From BBC

The transitional period between Spaceland and the Satellite is marked by the band who helped put it on the map and unintentionally kicked off the fervor to begin with.

From Los Angeles Times

They are merely utilities, transitional spaces that don’t themselves add any value to the transit or downtown experience beyond simply existing.

From Seattle Times

“It’s an indication of this big, transitional time that Western states are in,” said Sarah Porter, executive director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University.

From Washington Times

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