Definitions
- Describing something that is brief or short-lived. - Referring to a temporary state or condition that is expected to change soon. - Talking about something that is passing or fleeting in nature.
- Referring to something that is not permanent and will only last for a limited time. - Describing a situation or condition that is expected to change or end soon. - Talking about a provisional or interim solution to a problem.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not permanent.
- 2Both words refer to a state or condition that is expected to change or end soon.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a provisional or interim solution to a problem.
What is the difference?
- 1Duration: Transitory implies a shorter duration than temporary.
- 2Nature: Transitory emphasizes the fleeting or passing nature of something, while temporary focuses on its provisional or interim nature.
- 3Usage: Transitory is less common than temporary and is often used in more formal contexts.
- 4Connotation: Transitory can have a positive connotation, suggesting the beauty or ephemerality of something, while temporary can have a negative connotation, suggesting inconvenience or impermanence.
Remember this!
Transitory and temporary are synonyms that describe something that is not permanent and is expected to change or end soon. However, transitory implies a shorter duration and emphasizes the fleeting or passing nature of something, while temporary focuses on its provisional or interim nature and can have a negative connotation. Transitory is less common and more formal than temporary.
