Definition of
transient has definitions from the fields of physics,philosophy
1
[ noun ] one who stays for only a short time

Examples

"transient laborers"

Related terms

traveler

2
[ adjective ] (philosophy) of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind

Synonyms

transeunt

Related terms

immanent philosophy

3
[ adjective ] enduring a very short time

Synonyms

passing short-lived ephemeral fugacious transitory

Examples

"the ephemeral joys of childhood" "a passing fancy" "youth's transient beauty" "love is transitory but at is eternal" "fugacious blossoms"

Related terms

impermanent

4
[ adjective ] enduring a very short time

Synonyms

short-lived passing ephemeral transitory fugacious

Examples

"the ephemeral joys of childhood" "a passing fancy" "youth's transient beauty" "love is transitory but at is eternal" "fugacious blossoms"

Related terms

impermanent

5
[ noun ] (physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load

Related terms

oscillation physics

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

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