transitional
adjective
tran·si·tion·al
tran(t)-ˈsi-sh(ə-)nəl 
tran(t)-ˈsi-zh(ə-)nəl,
tran-ˈzi-sh(ə-)nəl
: marked by transition : involving, providing, or consisting of a passage, movement, or change from one state, condition, subject, place, etc., to another
a transitional passage in music
They are often transitional areas between water environments and dry land, and are populated by many trees and plants that can put up with the occasional flood …—
JoAnn Shroyer
JoAnn ShroyerThe social worlds of neighborhood and village are now less important as transitional zones between home and nonhome settings.—Theano S. Terkenli
Theano S. Terkenli… turning into a civilian coup, that … established a transitional government and prepared the way for multi-party elections.—Larry Diamond
Larry Diamond… an animal about the size of a turkey that they contend was a flightless bird, a transitional figure between some carnivorous dinosaurs and modern birds.—John Noble Wilford
John Noble Wilford
transitionally
adverb
The problem then is to structure a sequence of reforms that is politically consistent with the social mores of the Soviet Union, economically coherent, and transitionally sound …
—Edgar L. Feige
Edgar L. Feige
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The Micah 6:8 Initiative has an additional transitional housing program called The Suites for people ages 50 and older that will remain in the Center for Nonprofits at St. Mary's.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Relaxed and oversized silhouettes have been created in transitional fabrics including linen, lightweight jacquard and flannel.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
However, the brand does have a great Detox Mask that can help with the transitional period when switching to natural deodorant.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
Score Up to 70% Off During Zara’s Early-Spring Sale
Zara is currently slashing prices on many styles, so now is the perfect time to stock up on versatile pieces that are great for transitional weather.
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Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Relaxed and oversized silhouettes have been created in transitional fabrics including linen, lightweight jacquard and flannel.
—Fairchild Studio, WWD, 31 Jan. 2025
However, the brand does have a great Detox Mask that can help with the transitional period when switching to natural deodorant.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 31 Jan. 2025
Score Up to 70% Off During Zara’s Early-Spring Sale
Zara is currently slashing prices on many styles, so now is the perfect time to stock up on versatile pieces that are great for transitional weather.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Transitional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transitional. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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