transition — The process of changing from one state or condition to another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The process of changing from one state or condition to another
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænˈzɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My transition from night owl to early bird was harder than giving up chocolate.
- The company is undergoing a major transition to remote work.
- His transition from couch potato to marathon runner shocked everyone, including his couch.
transition
NOUN[/trænˈzɪʃən/]
The process of changing from one state or condition to another
She looked in the mirror and saw the transition — the face she remembered slowly becoming someone new.
At every TRAIN STATION — a transition is already in progress.
Transition is a mission with a vision — cross the bridge from coal to a green position.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transire' meaning 'to go across or pass over', combining the prefix 'trans-' (across) with 'ire' (to go). The noun form developed through Old French and entered English in the 15th century.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + -ition (from Latin -itio, state or condition) = transition (the process of going from one state to another)
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📝Examples
“My transition from night owl to early bird was harder than giving up chocolate.”
“The company is undergoing a major transition to remote work.”
“His transition from couch potato to marathon runner shocked everyone, including his couch.”
“The transition between seasons is always my favorite time of year.”
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