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transient

Syllabification: (tran·sient)
Pronunciation: /ˈtranSHənt, -ZHənt, -zēənt/
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Definition of transient

adjective

  • lasting only for a short time; impermanent:a transient cold spell
  • staying or working in a place for only a short time:the transient nature of the labor force in catering

noun

  • 1a person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time.
  • 2a momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency.

Derivatives

transiently

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin transient- 'going across', from the verb transire, from trans- 'across' + ire 'go'

Remember that transient ends with -ent.

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