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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..
2.
changetemporary and existing during a change
- They lived in a transitional home after the move.
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.
temporary system of rule during change from one governing order to another
The transitional regime promised elections within two years.
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
transition
relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process
transition
transitional or in-between space
membership
person in transitional membership phase
clothing
lightweight coat for transitional weather
transitional stage
in an in-between or not fully developed stage
language
in a transitional or indecisive state
astrology
related to the transitional point between signs
biology
transitional form showing traits of both parents
acr: National Transitional Council
temporary government body during a transition
addiction recovery
transitional housing for people recovering from addiction
acr: transitional kindergarten
class for kids before kindergarten
transition
in a transitional stage or phase
abr: The United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia
United Nations group managing Cambodia's transition period
abr: the United Nations Transitional Authority in East Timor
organization that helped govern East Timor after conflict
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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- French:transitoire, provisoire, ...
- German:Übergangs-, vorübergehend, ...
- Italian:di transizione, temporaneo, ...
- Spanish:de transición, provisional, ...
- Portuguese:intermediário, provisório, ...
- Chinese:过渡性的, 过渡的, ...
- Japanese:中間の, 仮の, ...
- Arabic:اِنْتِقَالِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲבָרִי, מַעֲבָר, ...
- Russian:промежуточный, переходный, ...
- Ukrainian:проміжний, тимчасовий, ...
- Hindi:मध्यवर्ती, अस्थायी, ...
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