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Transient vs. Transitory
Transient
/ˈtrænziənt/Examples:
The transient beauty of the sunset took her breath away.His interest in painting was transient but passionate.The party was a transient escape from their daily worries.
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Transitory
/ˈtrænzətəri/Examples:
The transitory nature of fashion trends keeps stores busy.His time as manager was brief and transitory, lasting months.The storm clouds were transitory, swiftly passing overhead.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Both words imply temporary nature but are used in different contexts.
- Transient often refers to things that are temporarily in a specific state or location.
- Transitory is often used to describe processes or experiences that are short-lived.
- Think of a transient person as someone who might be just passing through a town or place.
- Transitory is more commonly used in contexts like moods or phases.
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