Synonyms for transitional
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Provisional — temporary; pending the implementation of something new
Definitions
- adj. 1
temporary; pending the implementation of something new
Related words
- Word family
- transient transit transition transitive transitory
- Phrases
- transitional epithelium transitional jacket
Example sentences
- provisional After the revolution, a provisional government ruled.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| transitional | steady | |
| provisional | falling | |
| provisory | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- provisory
- 11 letters
- provisional4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (provisional4 = 4 syllables).