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transitory definition

tran·si·tory (tran′sə tôr′ē, -zə-)

adjective

of a passing nature; not enduring or permanent; temporary, fleeting, or ephemeral; transient

Etymology: ME transitorie < MFr transitoire < LL(Ec) transitorius < L, adapted for passing through < transitus: see transit

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