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passing state
[ˈpæsɪŋ steɪt]
noun
pl: passing states
estado transitório
1.
A temporary or transient condition or situation that is not permanent
His anger was just a passing state; he calmed down after a few hours.
Sua raiva era apenas um estado transitório; ele se acalmou após algumas horas.
2.
In computing/automata theory: a state in a finite state machine that is traversed but not a final or stable state
The algorithm moves through a passing state before reaching the acceptance state.
O algoritmo passa por um estado transitório antes de atingir o estado de aceitação.
3.
A momentary or fleeting emotional or mental condition
Her sadness was merely a passing state brought on by bad news.
Sua tristeza era meramente um estado passageiro causado por más notícias.
Synonyms
temporary state
transient state
fleeting condition
momentary state
Antonyms
permanent state
stable state
final state
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
estado passageiro
commonly used in general contexts
São Paulo
estado transitório
preferred in technical and formal contexts
Portugal
estado efémero
emphasizes the brief nature of the condition
Related Idioms & Phrases
a passing phase
in a state of flux
temporary condition
here today, gone tomorrow
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