Transient

noun

  1. Something which is transient.

  2. A transient phenomenon, especially an electric current; a very brief surge.

  3. (acoustics) A relatively loud, non-repeating signal in an audio waveform which occurs very quickly, such as the attack of a snare drum.

Synonyms: homeless, itinerant, migrant, traveller

adjective

  1. Passing or disappearing with time; transitory.

    a transient pleasure

  2. Remaining for only a brief time.

    a transient disease

  3. Decaying with time, especially exponentially.

Synonyms: brief, ephemeral, fleeting, flighty, fugacious, passing, temporary, transitory

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