Transient

usgb/ˈtrænʃnt/
adjective

Lasting only for a short time, temporary.

The rainbow is a transient phenomenon, disappearing as soon as the sun stops shining through the rain.
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Brief Existence

Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change.

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The beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
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Not Permanent

'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting.

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Our transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.
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