noun Download 🔗Share The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another. Examples : "The transition from elementary school to middle school was difficult for many students. " process situation essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A word or phrase connecting one part of a discourse to another. Examples : "The teacher used the transition "however" to introduce a different point of view. " grammar language linguistics writing word communication essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A brief modulation; a passage connecting two themes. Examples : "The music teacher used a short transition between the two pieces to create a smooth flow in the concert program. " music language literature essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change of key. Examples : "The music teacher announced a transition to a minor key in the final movement of the piece. " music essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A point mutation in which one base is replaced by another of the same class (purine or pyrimidine); compare transversion. Examples : "The scientist noted a transition mutation in the DNA sequence, which meant a purine base was swapped for another purine. " biology biochemistry essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change from defense to attack, or attack to defense. Examples : "The soccer team's quick transition from defense to attack caught the opposing team off guard. " military war sport action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The onset of the final stage of childbirth. Examples : "The doctor announced the transition had begun, signaling the baby's imminent arrival. " medicine physiology biology process anatomy body stage human sex essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The transition program helped the student move smoothly from the special education classroom to a job training center. " education aid human organization process service essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change between forward and backward motion without stopping. Examples : "The train made a smooth transition between the stations, moving forward and then backward without stopping. " physics action direction way process machine essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. Examples : "The student's transition to a female presentation at school was supported by their family. " body mind human person sex appearance culture essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make a transition. Examples : "To prepare for college, she transitioned from high school classes to more challenging university courses. " process action time essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bring through a transition; to change. Examples : "The soldier was transitioned from a combat role to a strategic role." process action essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To change from one gender role to another, or bring one's outward appearance in line with one's internal gender identity. Examples : "After years of feeling like a boy, he transitioned to living as a man. " body appearance sex human medicine culture society person essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading