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Transitory

usgb/ˈtrænzətɔːri/Volume
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Temporary StatePlay
Use 'transitory' to describe something that won't last long and is not a fixed condition. SlideTheir happiness was transitory, as the news they received later changed everything.
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No Lasting EffectPlay
'Transitory' implies that the impact of the event or condition will not have lasting effects. SlideThe economic downturn was seen as transitory, with recovery expected soon.
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Emphasizing DurationPlay
Stress the briefness of an event by describing it as 'transitory', especially to contrast with longer states. SlideFortunately, the discomfort from the procedure is transitory.