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transient

/ transient /
noun/adjective

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(physics) a short-lived oscillation in a system caused by a sudden change of voltage or current or load
Type of:
oscillation vibration
Domain:
physics physical science natural philosophy
noun Sense 2
one who stays for only a short time
"transient laborers"
Type of:
traveler traveller
adjective Sense 3
of a mental act; causing effects outside the mind
Opposites:
immanent subjective
Domain:
philosophy
adjective satellite Sense 4
enduring a very short time
"the ephemeral joys of childhood"
"a passing fancy"
"youth''s transient beauty"
"love is transitory but at is eternal"
"fugacious blossoms"
Similar:
impermanent temporary
Semantic Complexity
72%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
2
Total Relationships
8
Times Searched
1
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oscillation vibration traveler traveller immanent subjective impermanent temporary