Synonyms

transitional

American

[tran-zish-uh-nl, ‐-sish‐] / trænˈzɪʃ ə nl, ‐ˈsɪʃ‐ /

Also transitionary

adjective

of or relating to a transition from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another: transitional housing for people with serious mental illness.

transitional governments;
transitional housing for people with serious mental illness.

Other Word Forms

nontransitional adjective
transitionally adverb

Etymology

Origin of transitional

First recorded in 1670–80; transition ( def. ) + -al ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two other top officials will lead the country in a transitional period following the death of Khamenei, state television reported.

From Barron's

“During this transitional period, Puma’s key priorities are to prepare the organization for sustainable success, safeguard financial stability and position the company for a return to healthy, above-industry growth from 2027 onwards,” the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also acknowledged it was "a transitional period where they are figuring out how to deal with this really landmark court ruling".

From Barron's

Then the state’s rollout of public school transitional kindergarten made enrolling 4-year-olds more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times

Additionally, studio apartments will be available to provide temporary housing for the kids’ birth parents and transitional housing for teens aging out of foster care.

From MarketWatch

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