different between transitory vs shifting

English

From Middle French transitoire, from Old French, from Latin transitorius

transitory (comparative more transitory, superlative most transitory)

Lasting only a short time; temporary.
Synonyms: see Thesaurus:ephemeral
(law) Of an action: that may be brought in any county
Antonym: local
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shifting (plural shiftings)

A shift or change; a shifting movement.
- 1811, Charles Lamb, On the Tragedies of Shakespeare Considered with Reference to their Fitness for Stage Representation
  I remember the last time I saw Macbeth played, the discrepancy I felt at the changes of garment which he varied, the shiftings and reshiftings, like a Romish priest at mass.
- 1978, Jack Vance, The View from Chickweed's Window
  Then everyone moved at the same time — slight shiftings of the hands and feet, furtive easings of position.
(linguistics) The phenomenon by which two or more constituents appearing on the same side of their common head exchange positions to obtain non-canonical order.

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