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transitory

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Transitory (adj) means lasting for only a short while.

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1
Lasting for only a short while.
2
(law) Of a legal action, able to be brought in any county.
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Etymology

Came into English via Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin trānsitōrius.

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What is the meaning of transitory?
"transitory" (adj) means lasting for only a short while.
What is another word for transitory?
Other words for "transitory" include ephemeral, passing, fugacious, transient.
What is the opposite of transitory?
Opposites of "transitory" include lasting, durable, eternal, local.
What are the different meanings of transitory?
"transitory" has 2 main meanings: 1. Lasting for only a short while; 2. (law) Of a legal action, able to be brought in any county.

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