TRANSITIONAL Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

transitional

adjective

Definition of transitional

as in intermediate

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Recent Examples of transitional Rooted in Vermont, the song captures the stark transitional period between autumn and winter while finding momentum inside uncertainty. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026 Without transitional kindergarten, the districtwide enrollment decline would be almost 8% instead of 5%. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Take his spin on the classic trench coat—a transitional favorite. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 With an ankle-length cut, these barrel pants are the perfect transitional bottom to cover you up enough during dropping temps, without overheating in the afternoon sun. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transitional

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Adjective

Compaction and decommissioning The remaining low- and intermediate-level waste is then loaded into 165-liter steel drums.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Jordan Donahoo gets his second TD of the day on a 21 yard pass by Sebastian Galeano who has shown great intermediate accuracy so far.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermediate

Adjective

Since his confirmation earlier this year, the central bank has split further on whether inflation is truly transitory; last month’s decision to keep rates steady resulted in the most dissents since 1970.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of transitory

Adjective

The new rules also call for closer regulation of intermediary agencies that assist people with leaving China, and task them with reporting anyone who tries to exit unlawfully.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026
Beer distribution—the highly lucrative and highly protected intermediary industry between brewers and bars—is one.

— John Lanchester, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of intermediary

Adjective

The Wildcats thumped Colorado last Saturday in their final game at the makeshift facility, banked along Lake Michigan, that has served as the team’s temporary home for the last two years.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Two of the usual product tills were transformed into makeshift vanities for about a dozen beauty lovers to test an assortment of serums and creams.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of makeshift

Adjective

Making everyone a potential spy or assassin was only an expedient way to destroy institutions internally and externally through financial incentives.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
While his expedient return to action after those injuries was commendable, the Mets are wondering if a lack of rehab took its toll.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of expedient

Adjective

The Leipzig scenes are both ephemeral and integral; later, Taro will speculate that if the Germans had had the same revolutionary zeal as the Spanish, Hitler might have been defeated.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Viral memes and videos are often good for only ephemeral dopamine hits, but leave the elixir to the humor and talent of the Gregory Brothers, a longtime musical quartet.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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