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transitional Meaning & Definition

/tɹænˈzɪʃənəl/

What Does Transitional Mean?

Transitional is used as an adjective meaning of, or relating to a transition. It is also used to mean temporary; pending the implementation of something new.

Word Facts for Transitional

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation//tɹænˈzɪʃənəl//
Syllables1

Transitional Definition (Adjective)

  1. of, or relating to a transition

    transitional justice

  2. temporary; pending the implementation of something new

    XHTML 1.0 Transitional

Synonyms of Transitional

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Antonyms of Transitional

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Transitional in a Sentence

transitional justice

XHTML 1.0 Transitional

Word Forms & Grammar

transitional (not comparable)

Words That Rhyme With Transitional

Origin of Transitional

From transition + -al.

How Do You Say Transitional?

Transitional is pronounced //tɹænˈzɪʃənəl// and has 1 syllable.

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