transitional

/trænˈzɪʃənəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a process of change from one state, condition, or activity to another.
    • She lived in a transitional apartment while looking for a permanent home.
    • The government established a transitional council to lead the country until elections.
    • The transitional period between seasons often brings unpredictable weather.
  2. Temporary or intermediate in nature; not final or permanent.
    • The treaty created a transitional zone between the two countries.
    • The company offered him a transitional role while they searched for a permanent manager.
    • Transitional housing helps people who are homeless get back on their feet.
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