"transitorily" meaning in English

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Adverb

Etymology: transitory + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|transitory|ly}} transitory + -ly Head templates: {{head|en|adverb}} transitorily
  1. (degree, manner) In a transitory way. Synonyms: fleetingly, temporarily, transiently

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