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transition

/tɹænˈzɪʃən/

noun

Meaning

  • The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.

  • A word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another.

  • A brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes.

  • A change of key.

  • A point mutation in which one base is replaced by another of the same class (purine or pyrimidine); compare transversion.

  • A change from defense to attack, or attack to defense.

  • The onset of the final stage of childbirth.

  • Professional special education assistance for children or adults in the process of leaving one educational environment or support program for another to relatively more independent living.

  • A change between forward and backward motion without stopping.

  • The process or act of changing from one gender role to another, or of bringing one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.

verb

Meaning

  • To make a transition.

  • To bring through a transition; to change.

    "The soldier was transitioned from a combat role to a strategic role."

  • To change from one gender role to another, or bring one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity.