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transitional

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /trænˈzɪʃənəl/

transitional means: Connected with a change from one state, situation, or stage to another.

adjective

BETWEEN STAGESC1

Connected with a change from one state, situation, or stage to another.

  • Adolescence is a transitional stage of life.
  • The country entered a difficult transitional period.
  • Transitional justice addresses abuses committed under the previous government.

Common phrases: transitional period, transitional stage, transitional justice

TEMPORARY ARRANGEMENTC1

Used for a limited time until a new arrangement is ready.

  • A transitional government will run the country.
  • The families moved into transitional housing.
  • These transitional rules apply until the new system starts.

Similar words: interim, temporary

Opposites: permanent

Common phrases: transitional government, transitional housing, transitional arrangements

Questions about transitional

What does transitional mean?

Connected with a change from one state, situation, or stage to another.

What is transitional in other languages?

Türkçe: geçişle ilgili · Español: de transición · Français: de transition · Deutsch: Übergangs- · Italiano: di transizione · 日本語: 移行期の

How do you pronounce transitional?

It is pronounced /trænˈzɪʃənəl/.

How do you use transitional in a sentence?

Adolescence is a transitional stage of life. The country entered a difficult transitional period.

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