Transitory
/ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
adj ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Lasting only a short time; temporary.
"Secondly, That the Materials being very tranſitory, have ſuffered much from Inclemencies of Air, eſpecially in theſe North-Weſt Regions."
- 2 Of an action: that may be brought in any county
"in transitory actions, for injuries that might have happened anywhere"
Adjective
- 1 lasting a very short time wordnet
Example
More examples"The woman is the most perfect of creatures; she's a transitory creature between man and angel."
Etymology
From Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin trānsitōrius.