Synonyms for transitional
tran·si·tion·al

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1. transitionaladjective

   Synonyms:
   provisional, provisory

2. transitionaladjective

   of, or relating to a transition

   Synonyms:
   provisional, provisory

3. transitionaladjective

   temporary; pending the implementation of something new

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   Synonyms:
   provisional, provisory

Princeton's WordNet

1. transitionaladjective

   of or relating to or characterized by transition

   "adolescence is a transitional stage between childhood and adulthood"

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1. transitionaladjective

   Synonyms:
   transitionary

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1. List of paraphrases for "transitional":

   transition, transient, transitory, interim, provisional, temporary, transicional, suspense, bridging, transients, transitions, transitioning

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How to use transitional in a sentence?

1. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan:

   If a transitional period can not be established in Afghanistan, the pressure on migration, which has already reached high levels, will increase even more and this situation will pose a serious challenge for everyone.

2. Hillary Clinton:

   I'm going to Paris tomorrow night and will meet [with National Transitional Council] leaders so this and additional info useful.

3. Matt McGarry:

   We designed the transitional shelters without any dual use items so that within the existing restrictions, we could get as many vulnerable families as possible out of the elements.

4. Dirley Cortés:

   We're discovering many new species there that are helping us understand the evolution of marine ecosystems during a transitional time.

5. President Salva Kiir:

   Now that Dr. Riek has taken the oath of the first vice president, we will immediately proceed with the establishment of the transitional government of national unity, i ask you to join me and my brother Riek Machar in peace and reconciliation.