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Synonyms for transitory
ˈtræn sɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -zɪ-tran·si·to·ry
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
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, transientAntonyms:
abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading
Princeton's WordNet
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
Dictionary of English Synonymes
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
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "transitory":
transitional, ephemeral, transient, temporary, mayfly, short-lived
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Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #746 | short | |
| #2436 | brief | |
| #3606 | temporary | |
| #3992 | flying | |
| #4462 | passing | |
| #4833 | casual | |
| #11389 | transitional | |
| #12548 | transient | |
| #23316 | fugitive | |
| #33406 | momentary | |
| #34418 | fleeting | |
| #39014 | ephemeral | |
| #45661 | transitory | |
| #49265 | cursory | |
| #92204 | perfunctory | |
| #94062 | evanescent | |
| #106543 | flitting | |
| #108179 | mayfly |
How to use transitory in a sentence?
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.
Considering the economic projections, I anticipate that it may be appropriate for up to two additional rate hikes this year, brexit is low on my list of risks, and I do not anticipate more than a transitory couple of 10ths of a percentage point slowdown in growth.
The Labor Department on Tuesday:
But the broader trend supports what we believe – and what’s been echoed by everyone from the Federal Reserve to the markets, and private-sector forecasters – that inflation is transitory as we recover from the pandemic.
It’s becoming increasingly difficult for the Fed to be able to reconcile its stance that inflation is transitory. At some point the definition of transitory is called into question.
I don't think this is transitory, the Fed is probably going to have to raise rates sooner rather than later.
Translations for transitory
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- عابر للفترةArabic
- transitoriCatalan, Valencian
- flüchtig, vorübergehend, vorbeigehendGerman
- pasajero, transitorioSpanish
- lyhytaikainen, ohimenevä, väliaikainenFinnish
- passager, provisoire, transitoireFrench
- fuadainScottish Gaelic
- transitorioItalian
- transitoriusLatin
- voorbijgaandDutch
- временный, эфемерный, мимолётный, преходящий, кратковременныйRussian
- förgänglig, kortvarig, flyktigSwedish
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