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 company said it will provide affected employees with separation packages, transitional benefits and job placement support.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I think in the Champions League, teams are more open. They all try to play. It's less transitional," he added.

From BBC

The team suggests the quasar may be observed during a short transitional period, possibly following a sudden influx of gas.

From Science Daily

The United States and other Western powers are warning Haiti's transitional council against changing prime minister, fearing it would only stoke more instability and hurt ongoing efforts to combat armed gangs.

From Barron's

Under Tuesday's agreement, Abdi would nominate candidates for the posts of Hasakeh governor and deputy defence minister, as well as lawmakers for the transitional parliament.

From Barron's

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