softening of a disjunct interval by the introduction of intermediate sounds. TRANSITION. Transition rocks, in geology, rocks supposed to have been formed when the world was passing from an uninhabitable to a habitable state. These rocks contain few organic remains, and when they occur with others, lie immediately over those which contain none, and which are considered as primitive. TRANSITION.

Moderate motion; want of speed or velocity. Swifness and slowness are relative ideas.

Tardy advance; moderate progression; as the slowness of an operation; slowness of growth or improvement.

Dullness to admit conviction or affection; as slowness of heart.

Want of readiness or promptness; dullness of intellect.

Deliberation; coolness; caution in deciding.€

Dilatoriness; tardiness.