transitory — lasting only for a short time; temporary
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting only for a short time; temporary
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtrænzɪˌtɔːri/
Example Sentences
- His happiness after winning the lottery was transitory - he lost all the money in a month.
- The teenage phase of thinking you know everything is thankfully transitory.
- Economic downturns are usually transitory, but they can feel eternal when you're living through them.
transitory
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtrænzɪˌtɔːri/]
lasting only for a short time; temporary
Beautiful sandcastle washed away instantly
Transit through Tory station — quick trip, won't stay long!
Even success in the laboratory is transitory
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'transitorius,' derived from 'transire' meaning 'to go across' or 'to pass over.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin, ultimately originating from the root 'trans-' (across) and '-ire' (to go).
Breakdown
trans- (across) + -it- (go) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by') = transitory
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His happiness after winning the lottery was transitory - he lost all the money in a month.”
“The teenage phase of thinking you know everything is thankfully transitory.”
“Economic downturns are usually transitory, but they can feel eternal when you're living through them.”
“The beauty of cherry blossoms is transitory, lasting only a few weeks.”
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