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TRANSITORY Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word transitory. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word transitory. (close relations)
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transitoriness

Best Alternative Words for TRANSITORY

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ephemeral
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

passing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• euphemistic expressions for death

• the motion of one object relative to another

• the end of something

• a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

• going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

adverb

• to an extraordinary degree

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

• allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

short-lived
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

evanescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to vanish like vapor

fleeting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

impermanent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not permanent; not lasting

adjective satellite

• existing or enduring for a limited time only

momentary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

short-term
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relating to or extending over a limited period

temporary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not permanent; not lasting

noun

• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

adjective satellite

• lacking continuity or regularity

fugacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

transient
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind

noun

• one who stays for only a short time

• (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

Best Hypernyms For TRANSITORY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for transitory, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
ephemeral evanescent fleeting fugitive impermanent momentary passing short-lived temporary transient

Alternatives for EPHEMERAL

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