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Adjective: transitory  'tran-zu,to-ree [N. Amer], 'tran-zi-t(u-)ree [Brit]
  1. Lasting a very short time
    "love is transitory but it is eternal";
    - ephemeral, passing, short-lived, transient, fugacious, here today and gone tomorrow [informal], here today gone tomorrow [informal]

See also: impermanent, temporary

Antonym: durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-lived

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