transitional
adjective/træˈzɪʃənəl/
Frequency rank: #6,546 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a process of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example sentence
The country is going through transitional changes as it moves from one political system to another.
Synonyms & related words
- intermediate
- temporary
- changeover
- shifting
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