transition
UK: trænˈzɪʃ(ə)n | US: trænˈzɪʃ(ə)n
n. the process or period of changing from one state or condition to another
n. (music) a passage connecting two sections of a composition
vt. to undergo or cause to undergo a process of change
transition = trans<across> + it<go> + ion<noun suffix>
- trans (Latin: "across, beyond")
- it (Latin: "go," from ire)
- ion (noun-forming suffix indicating action or state)
Etymology Origin:
Derived from Latin transitio ("a going across"), combining trans- (across) and ire (to go). The word originally described physical movement (e.g., crossing a boundary) but expanded metaphorically to abstract changes (e.g., phases, states). Its logical progression reflects Latin's influence on scientific and academic terminology.
The transition from winter to spring is often gradual.
The composer added a smooth transition between the two movements.
The company is transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Adolescence marks a critical transition in human development.
The software update includes improved transition effects.