Transitory Meaning in English
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Definition
Lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in formal, literary, or academic contexts. Often paired with words like 'nature' ('the transitory nature of...'). Do not confuse with 'transient' or 'temporary'—'transitory' emphasizes the briefness and the fact that it will not last.
Spanish: transitorio - pasajeroPortuguese (BR): transitório - passageiroPortuguese (PT): transitório - passageiroChinese (Simplified): 短暂的 - 临时的Chinese (Traditional): 短暫的 - 臨時的Hindi: क्षणिक - अस्थायीArabic: مؤقت - عابرBengali: অস্থায়ী - ক্ষণস্থায়ীRussian: преходящий - мимолётныйJapanese: 一時的 - 儚いVietnamese: nhất thời - tạm thời - chóng quaKorean: 일시적 - 덧없는Turkish: geçici - kısa süreliUrdu: عارضی - عارضی طور پرIndonesian: sementara - singkat
Example Sentences
Happiness can be transitory if we do not value it.
basic
Their stay in the city was transitory, lasting only a week.
basic
Some jobs are transitory and end after a short period.
basic
That opportunity was transitory—it was gone before I realized.
natural
Life itself is transitory, so it's important to enjoy every moment.
natural
The pain was intense, but thankfully it was only transitory.
natural