adj

transitional

tran-ZIH-shuh-nuhl

adj

Relating to or marking a period of change between two states.

"They lived in transitional housing while their new home was built."

"The transitional government held power for six months."

How to Use Transitional

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishServing as, or belonging to, a stage of change between two things.

Common pairings

transitional period transitional phase

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Formed from "transition" plus "-al."

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