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transitory

tran·si·tory

UK/ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ US/ˈtɹæn.sɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

enduring a very short time

  • “the ephemeral joys of childhood”
  • “a passing fancy”
  • “youth”
  • “;”
  • “;”

Origin

From Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin trānsitōrius.

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