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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

PPDB, the paraphrase database0.0 / 0 votes

  1. List of paraphrases for "transitory":

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

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#4833casual
#11389transitional
#12548transient
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#33406momentary
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How to use transitory in a sentence?

  1. Jamie Cox:

    Inflation is up, but real yields are still low, this is basically the transitory sweet spot.

  2. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche:

    When marrying, ask yourself this question Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this person into your old age Everything else in marriage is transitory.

  3. Andrew Feltus:

    The dry kindling for sustained inflation is probably here, banks have a lot of ammo to lend money. And wages are accelerating because the labor market is tight. This looks more than transitory.

  4. Jean Giraudoux:

    A golf course is the epitome of all that is transitory in the universe, a space not to dwell in, but to get over as quickly as possible.

  5. Stuart Cole:

    Going forward, the big question is just how long can the Fed maintain its dovish stance in opposition to the markets, particularly if companies begin raising wages to encourage unemployed labor back into the workforce, in turn driving a large hole in the Fed’s transitory inflation argument.


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