transitional
trænˈzɪʃənəl
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Definition of transitional - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
progressserving as an intermediate stage or phase
  • The transitional model was used before the final design was approved..
interim intermediate temporary
2.
changetemporary and existing during a change
  • They lived in a transitional home after the move.
interim provisional short-term
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Expressions with transitional

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versatile jacket for varying weather
His transitional jacket was perfect for the unpredictable spring weather.
temporary rule or action used while moving to a new system
The government introduced a transitional measure to support workers during the reform.
temporary official help that softens sudden effects of new rules
The new tax law includes transitional relief for small businesses.
temporary ruling body guiding a country between two political systems
The transitional government organized elections after years of civil conflict.
legal clause managing change from old to new law
The transitional provision ensured a smooth legal transition.
expenses that happen while changing from one system or situation to another
The company budgeted transitional costs for switching to the new software platform.

Origin of transitional

Latin, transire (to go across)

Terms with transitional included in their meaning

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secondary education
transitional school between elementary and high school
transitional period
temporary period between events
development
transitional period from childhood to adulthood
transition
in a temporary or transitional state
transitional
leading or guiding into a new state
transitions
in a transitional state
phonetics
transitional sound, especially a semivowel
urban planning
transitional area between different land uses

Examples of transitional in a sentence

  • They lived in a transitional period of history.
  • The transitional phase was challenging for everyone.
  • She wore transitional glasses that adjusted to light.

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  1. French:transitoire, provisoire, ...
  2. German:Übergangs-, vorübergehend, ...
  3. Italian:di transizione, temporaneo, ...
  4. Spanish:de transición, provisional, ...
  5. Portuguese:intermediário, provisório, ...
  6. Chinese:过渡性的, 过渡的, ...
  7. Japanese:中間の, 仮の, ...
  8. Arabic:اِنْتِقَالِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַעֲבָרִי, מַעֲבָר, ...
  10. Russian:промежуточный, переходный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:проміжний, тимчасовий, ...
  12. Hindi:मध्यवर्ती, अस्थायी, ...
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