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transition

noun verb

The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
T
Ends with
N
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

  2. A word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another.

  3. A brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes.

  4. A change of key.

  5. A point mutation in which one base is replaced by another of the same class (purine or pyrimidine); compare transversion.

  6. A change from defense to attack, or attack to defense.

  7. The onset of the final stage of childbirth.

  8. Professional special education assistance for children or adults in the process of leaving one educational environment or support program for another to relatively more independent living.

  9. A change between forward and backward motion without stopping.

  10. The process or act of changing from one gender role to another, or of bringing one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.

verb

  1. To make a transition.

  2. To bring through a transition; to change.

    “The soldier was transitioned from a combat role to a strategic role.”

  3. To change from one gender role to another, or bring one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.

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Example Sentences

The soldier was transitioned from a combat role to a strategic role.
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