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    Transitory

    /ˈtræn.zɪ.tɔːr.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    adjective
    lasting only for a short time; temporary.
    The enjoyment of fame can be transitory, fading quickly once the spotlight shifts.
    Not permanent; ephemeral.
    They lived in a transitory phase of their lives, constantly moving from one city to another.
    Related to or characterized by transience.
    The artist's work often reflected the transitory nature of beauty and youth.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'transitorius', from 'transire' meaning 'to go across'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    transitory phase:
    A temporary period in a process or development.
    transitory nature:
    The quality of being temporary or short-lived.
    transitory life:
    Life characterized by its temporary experiences.

    Related Words

    ephemeral
    Lasting for a very short time.
    temporary
    Not permanent; lasting for a limited period.
    fleeting
    Lasting for a very short time; quick to pass.

    Slang Meanings

    A momentary feeling or event.
    That summer romance was just a transitory fling.
    Something that won't last.
    Don't get too attached, it's just a transitory craze.