English Explanatory Dictionary

transitory

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lasting only a short time; temporary.
  2. Of an action: that may be brought in any county

Pronunciation

/ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ /ˈtɹæn.sɪˌtɔɹ.i/ en-us-transitory.ogg en-au-transitory.ogg

Word forms

transitory more transitory most transitory

Etymology

From Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin trānsitōrius.

Synonyms

earthly ephemeral brief deciduous evanescent fleeting flying fugacious fugitive instant momentary passing perishable quick seasonable short short-lived temporary transient transitive transitory volatile whilend worldly

Antonyms

local

Related words

transient
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