Synonyms for transitory
ˈtræn sɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -zɪ-tran·si·to·ry

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1. transitory

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, flying, fugitive, momentary, passing, short, temporary, transient

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

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1. ephemeral, passing, short-lived, transient, transitory, fugaciousadjective

   lasting a very short time

   "the ephemeral joys of childhood"; "a passing fancy"; "youth's transient beauty"; "love is transitory but it is eternal"; "fugacious blossoms"

   Synonyms:
   passing, short-lived, passing(a), ephemeral, pass(a), transeunt, cursory, perfunctory, fugacious, casual, transient

   Antonyms:
   lasting, permanent

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1. transitoryadjective

   Synonyms:
   transient, passing, fleeting, flitting, flying, temporary, evanescent, ephemeral, momentary, short, brief, fugacious, short-lived, not permanent, not lasting, not durable, not enduring, of short duration, here to-day and gone to-morrow

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1. List of paraphrases for "transitory":

   transitional, ephemeral, transient, temporary, mayfly, short-lived

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1. Joel Kruger:

   It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the Fed to be able to reconcile its stance that inflation is transitory.

2. H Hahn Blavatsky:

   Desire nothing, Chafe not at fate, nor at Nature's changeless laws. But struggle only with the personal, the transitory, the evanescent and the perishable.

3. Mike Hewson:

   There is an element of complacency. Markets have been trying to make up their mind on whether inflation is transitory, are supply chain disruptions are going to translate into higher costs, but this week’s earnings from various companies are assuaging some of those concerns that companies won’t be able to pass on some of these cost rises to consumers, and that’s why we are seeing the increase in risk.

4. Tom Simons:

   At a certain point if inflation is high enough for long enough it is not really transitory anymore and the market is picking up on that and there is a general sense we are waiting for the Fed to weigh in on that as well.

5. Will Compernolle:

   Each big inflation report for the next several months will test the Fed’s approach to seeing through these issues it promises to be transitory.