transitory
UK: ˈtrænzɪt(ə)ri | US: ˈtrænsɪtɔːri
adj. lasting only for a short time; temporary
adj. tending to pass away; not persistent
Derived from Latin transitorius (passing over, temporary), from transitus (a going across), which combines trans- (across) and ire (to go). The root it- (from ire) evolved into English as a morpheme meaning "to go" (seen in words like exit or circuit). The suffix -ory forms adjectives indicating a relationship or tendency. The word originally described things that "pass across" or fade quickly, reflecting impermanence.
The joy of childhood is often transitory, fading as responsibilities grow.
His transitory fame vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
The storm caused only transitory disruptions to the power supply.
In Buddhism, all material pleasures are considered transitory.
The artist captured the transitory beauty of sunset in her painting.