Transitorily

Transitorily
Transitorily Tran"si*to*ri*ly, adv. In a transitory manner; with brief continuance. [1913 Webster]

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  • transitorily — adverb see transitory …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • transitorily — See transitory. * * * …   Universalium

  • transitorily — adv. in a temporary or changeable manner …   English contemporary dictionary

  • transitorily — tran·si·to·ri·ly …   English syllables

  • transitorily — adverb for a very brief time • Derived from adjective: ↑transitory …   Useful english dictionary

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