transitory UK /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/US /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adjective2 •Lasting only a short time; temporary.Secondly, That the Materials being very transitory, have suffered much from Inclemencies of Air, especially in these North-West Regions. — 1704 •Of an action: that may be brought in any countyin transitory actions, for injuries that might have happened anywhere — 1765 formsmore transitory · most transitory