transitional
/tɹænˈzɪʃənəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
of, or relating to a transition
Adjective
Examples
transitional justice
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
temporary; pending the implementation of something new
Adjective
Examples
XHTML 1.0 Transitional
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “transitional” mean?
of, or relating to a transition
Is “transitional” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.