TRANSITORY


Meaning of TRANSITORY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtran(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē, ˈtran-zə- ]

adjective

Etymology: Middle English transitorie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin transitorius, from Latin, of or allowing passage, from transire

Date: 14th century

1. : tending to pass away : not persistent

2. : of brief duration : temporary

the transitory nature of earthly joy

Synonyms: see transient

• tran·si·to·ri·ly ˌtran(t)-sə-ˈtȯr-ə-lē, ˌtran-zə- adverb

• tran·si·to·ri·ness ˈtran(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē-nəs, ˈtran-zə- noun

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