transitional

[tran-zish-uh-nl, ‐-sish‐] / trænˈzɪʃ ə nl, ‐ˈsɪʃ‐ /

ADJECTIVE

changeable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capricious fickle fluctuating mercurial protean shifting unpredictable unsettled unstable varying volatile

STRONG

changeful mutable

WEAK

agitated commutative convertible fitful flighty fluid impulsive inconstant indecisive irregular irresolute irresponsible kaleidoscopic mobile movable permutable restless reversible revocable skittish spasmodic transformable uncertain unreliable unsteady vacillating vagrant variable variant versatile wavering whimsical

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm constant stable steadfast steady unvarying

WEAK

certain changeless fixed lasting reliable sure unchangeable undeviating

ADJECTIVE

intermediate

Synonyms

STRONG

average center central common compromising fair intermediary interposed intervening mean median medium middling midway moderate neutral standard

WEAK

between halfway indifferent medial mediocre mid so-so

Antonyms

STRONG

abnormal biased exceptional exterior extraordinary extreme noble outside partial peripheral prejudiced unreasonable unusual

WEAK

end

ADJECTIVE

provisional

Synonyms

STRONGEST

conditional interim temporary

WEAK

dependent ephemeral experimental limited makeshift passing pro tem provisionary provisory qualified rough-and-ready stopgap test transient

Antonyms

WEAK

certain definite permanent

Example Sentences

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two other top officials will lead the country in a transitional period following the death of Khamenei, state television reported.

From Barron's

“During this transitional period, Puma’s key priorities are to prepare the organization for sustainable success, safeguard financial stability and position the company for a return to healthy, above-industry growth from 2027 onwards,” the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal

But he also acknowledged it was "a transitional period where they are figuring out how to deal with this really landmark court ruling".

From Barron's

Then the state’s rollout of public school transitional kindergarten made enrolling 4-year-olds more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times

Additionally, studio apartments will be available to provide temporary housing for the kids’ birth parents and transitional housing for teens aging out of foster care.

From MarketWatch

transitional

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