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Definition of
transitory adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
transitory
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
ˈtrænsəˌtɔri
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˈtrænzəˌtɔri
/
/
(
formal
)
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continuing for only a short time
synonym
fleeting
,
temporary
the transitory nature of his happiness
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transitory
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