transitional

adjective
UK: /trænˈzɪʃənəl/
US: /trænˈzɪʃənəl/

  1. Relating to a change from one state or condition to another.

    1. This is a transitional period for the company.
    2. The transitional government is working to establish stable institutions before the election.

  2. Serving as a bridge or connection between two things.

    1. The speech acted as a transitional passage from the introduction.
    2. This area serves as a transitional zone between the forest and the grassland.

  3. Of or pertaining to a transition or change.

    1. The transitional stage of development is crucial for learning.
    2. The project is in a transitional phase while the new software is installed.

Synonyms

intermediate provisional temporary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transitional" in English means: Relating to a change from one state or condition to another., Serving as a bridge or connection between two things., Of or pertaining to a transition or change..

The phonetic transcription of "transitional" is /trænˈzɪʃənəl/ in British English and /trænˈzɪʃənəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transitional": intermediate, provisional, temporary.

Example usage of "transitional": "This is a transitional period for the company.". More examples on the page.