Transitory

Pronunciation: /ˈtrænzəˌtɔːri/

Definitions of transitory

adjective lasting only for a short time; temporary

Example Sentences

A1 The flowers in the garden are transitory, they only last for a short time.

A2 The happiness she felt was transitory, disappearing as quickly as it had come.

B1 The success of the project was transitory, as it was soon overshadowed by new challenges.

B2 The fame of the actor proved to be transitory, as he quickly fell out of the spotlight.

C1 The transitory nature of youth is often overlooked until it has passed.

C2 The transitory beauty of the sunset left a lasting impression on all who witnessed it.

Examples of transitory in a Sentence

formal The current economic downturn is expected to be transitory, with recovery projected for next year.

informal Don't worry about the temporary setback, it's just transitory.

slang This bad mood is just a transitory phase, it will pass soon.

figurative The storm was transitory, leaving behind a clear sky and fresh air.

Grammatical Forms of transitory

• past tense: transited
• plural: transitories
• comparative: more transitory
• superlative: most transitory
• present tense: transits
• future tense: will transit
• perfect tense: has transited
• continuous tense: is transiting
• singular: transitory
• positive degree: transitory
• infinitive: to transit
• gerund: transiting
• participle: transiting

Origin and Evolution of transitory

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'transitory' originated from the Latin word 'transitorius', which means 'passing through' or 'temporary'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'transitory' has retained its original meaning of something passing through or temporary, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe things that are fleeting or impermanent.